“Penni” or “Penny”—Which to use?

“Penni” or “Penny”

Overview

penni / penny are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

penni: (noun) 100 pennia formerly equaled 1 markka in Finland.

penny: (noun) a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound. (noun) a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit.

Pronunciation

penni: NA

penny: p·EH·n·iy

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Examples in Context

Examples of “penni”

Examples of “penny”

…station, dance hall, restaurant and penny peep show machines.
Donna Alexander as Penny Hutchens (from episode 1)
…victims into investing in a penny stock, as part of an…
…even requiring to spend a penny."
…William King (1545) and John Penny (1555) record the village name…
…to the cast as paramedic Penny Hutchens, now a regular cast…
…the party's organization as a "penny farthing [an antiquated model of…
…refused to give Demdike a penny she had begged from him.
Penny Banner directly described Moolah as…
Penny Banner stated that her retirement…

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