how to pronounce threes

/ˈθɹiːz/

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threes is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of threes in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… things god works in threes they say in …”

meanings of threes

noun:

Plural of three.

threes frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word threes occurs in english on average 1.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.