How to Pronounce Two-by-four

To pronounce "two-by-four", say TWOBYF-our — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TWOBYF-our

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💡 Tip for remembering “two-by-four”

"two-by-four" has 2 syllables: twobyf-our.

What does two-by-four mean?

noun

  1. A length of lumber having a cross section of two inches by four inches, or in the case of dimensional lumber three and a half inches by one and a half inches.

adjective

  1. Measuring two inches by four inches
  2. (by extension) small or cramped

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How many syllables are in "two-by-four"?▾

"Two-by-four" has 2 syllables: twobyf · our.

What does "two-by-four" mean?▾

Two-by-four: A length of lumber having a cross section of two inches by four inches, or in the case of dimensional lumber three and a half inches by one and a half inches.

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