How to Pronounce Between

To pronounce "between", say BETW-een — 2 syllables, IPA /bɪˈtwiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/bɪˈtwiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “between”

"between" has 2 syllables: betw-een. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does between mean?

noun

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

preposition

In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
“I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars.”
Done together or reciprocally.
“conversation between friends”

Synonyms

atween atwix atwixt betwixt

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Words that rhyme with between

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keen obscene mean byzantine libertine careen lean demean preen glean contravene teen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "between"?▾

"Between" has 2 syllables: betw · een.

What is the IPA transcription of "between"?▾

The IPA transcription of "between" is /bɪˈtwiːn/.

What does "between" mean?▾

Between: A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

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