How Do You Spell NINEPENCES?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪnpənsɪz] (IPA)

The word "Ninepences" (pronounced /naɪnpənsɪz/) is the plural form of "Ninepence", which is a British coin that was in circulation until decimalisation in 1971. The spelling of this word can be broken down into two parts: "nine" (pronounced /naɪn/) and "pence" (pronounced /pens/). The final "s" at the end indicates that there is more than one coin being referred to. While this word may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, it is still worth knowing for those interested in British history and culture.

NINEPENCES Meaning and Definition

1. Ninepences is a term derived from the plural form of "ninepence," which refers to a denomination of British currency. A ninepence was a coin worth nine pence in the pre-decimalization era, primarily used in the United Kingdom until 1971. It was equivalent to nearly one-tenth of a pound sterling.

   The term "ninepences" can also be used colloquially to refer to a collection or multiple instances of these ninepence coins. It is often used in the context of numismatics or coin collecting. As a plural noun, ninepences typically denotes a number of these coins, which may contain a varying quantity depending on the context.

   In contemporary usage, however, the term "ninepences" may have lost its practical relevance due to the discontinuation of this particular coin. With the introduction of decimalization in the UK in 1971, the ninepence coin was eventually phased out and replaced by the 5p coin. Despite this, the term still holds historical significance and is commonly encountered in discussions related to British currency, especially in relation to the pre-decimalization era.

Common Misspellings for NINEPENCES

• binepences
• minepences
• jinepences
• hinepences
• nunepences
• njnepences
• nknepences
• nonepences
• n9nepences
• n8nepences
• nibepences
• nimepences
• nijepences
• nihepences
• ninwpences
• ninspences
• nindpences
• ninrpences
• nin4pences
• nin3pences

Etymology of NINEPENCES

The word "ninepences" is derived from the combination of "nine" and "pence". "Nine" refers to the number 9, which in this context represents the value or denomination of the coin. "Pence" is a term originating from the Latin word "pensum", meaning "weight" or "money". In the context of British currency, "pence" refers to a singular unit of currency, similar to a cent. Therefore, "ninepences" is the plural form of "ninepence" and signifies multiple coins each equal to nine pence in value.