How to Pronounce Threes

To pronounce "threes", say THREES — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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THREES

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💡 Tip for remembering “threes”

"threes" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does threes mean?

noun

  1. The digit/figure 3.
  2. Anything measuring three units, as length.

    “Put all the threes in a separate container.”

noun

  1. A goal or other means of scoring worth three points.
  2. A three-point shot; a basket made from beyond the three-point line.

noun

  1. The age of three; three years old.

    “The boy in his threes is just learning to talk.”

  2. A pair of threes.

Words that rhyme with threes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

ternarytrinitytrioterniontiercetriadtrinethreesome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "threes"?▾

"Threes" has one syllable.

What does "threes" mean?▾

Threes: The digit/figure 3.

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