How to Pronounce Twos

To pronounce "twos", say TWOS — one syllable, IPA /tuːz/. 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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Letters

/tuːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twos”

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

What does twos mean?

noun

  1. The digit/figure 2.

    “The number 2202 contains three twos.”

  2. A two-dollar bill.

noun

  1. A pair of twos.
  2. A reserves team.

verb

  1. To share a cigarette with someone after smoking half of it.

Synonyms

deucesducks

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Words that rhyme with twos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

cardinaldeuceiitwilledbracespairsthreestwosome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twos"?▾

"Twos" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "twos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twos" is /tuːz/.

What does "twos" mean?▾

Twos: The digit/figure 2.

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