How to Pronounce Two

To pronounce "two", say TWO — one syllable, IPA /tuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/tuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “two”

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

Sounds exactly like: too, thuy, to, tu — easy to mix up when writing.

What does two mean?

noun

  1. The digit/figure 2.

    “The number 2202 contains three twos.”

  2. A two-dollar bill.

numeral

  1. A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).
  2. Describing a set or group with two elements.

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Words that rhyme with two

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "two"?▾

"Two" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "two"?▾

The IPA transcription of "two" is /tuː/.

What does "two" mean?▾

Two: The digit/figure 2.

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