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How to pronounce 'three' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "three" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "three"

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Simple pronunciation
three
IPA transcription
/θɹi/
Word frequency
137th

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What does "three" mean?

  1. The number after two and before four.

Examples of "three" in a sentence

  • I have three pens.
  • My sister has three cats.
  • He counted to three before jumping.

How common is "three"?

Three is the 137th most common word in English.

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