American English

How to pronounce three

numeralA1Very common word
THREE

/θɹi/

One syllable.

the number that comes after two and before four

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Meanings & examples

numeral

the number that comes after two and before four

I have three sisters.

Three of them arrived early.

Good to know

Use a plural noun after three: three books, not three book.

Common phrases & grammar

three o'clock · three times · three years · three days

three + plural noun

three of + object pronoun

Useful expressions

three o'clock

the exact time of 3:00

The meeting starts at three o'clock.