How to Pronounce To-and-fro

To pronounce "to-and-fro", say TOANDFR-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

TOANDFR-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “to-and-fro”

"to-and-fro" has 2 syllables: toandfr-o.

What does to-and-fro mean?

noun

  1. The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.

verb

  1. To go back and forth; to alternate.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to something or someone moving forward and back to the same position.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "to-and-fro"?▾

"To-and-fro" has 2 syllables: toandfr · o.

What does "to-and-fro" mean?▾

To-and-fro: The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.

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