How to pronounce threes
Say it like THREEZ. Threes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THREEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THREEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of threes
American and British speakers say threes in essentially the same way: /θriz/ in the US and /θriːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: THREEZ.
What does threes mean?
- plural of three How to pronounce three
- The age of three; three years old.“The boy in his threes is just learning to talk.”
- A pair of threes.
- Three point shots.
Words that rhyme with threes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of threes.
Questions about saying threes
How do you pronounce threes?
Say THREEZ. The American pronunciation is /θriz/. In British English it is /θriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threes?
Threes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THREEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say threes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θriz/ and the British form is /θriːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.