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How to Pronounce “three square” in English

/ˈθɹiːskwɛə(ɹ)/

THREES·qu·are

Stress: threes

Accent:

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What does “three square” mean?

NOUN
  • Several species of bulrush (biologically, sedges) with a triangular stem:

Example sentences

  • In colonial days, threesquare was used to cane chair seats.
  • have three Square meals a day there is a shortage of drugs they're constantly standing in queues for fuel and for gas so it's very very grim
  • She eats three square meals a day, she goes shopping, she's got her volunteer activities that she participates in.

How to pronounce “three square

Syllables:
threes · qu · are
Stress:
threes — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈθɹiːskwɛə(ɹ)/
Listen for:
the stressed /threes/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “three square”?

“three square” is pronounced /ˈθɹiːskwɛə(ɹ)/ (threes · qu · are). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “three square”?

“three square” has 3 syllables: threes · qu · are.

Where is the stress in “three square”?

The primary stress in “three square” is on “THREES”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “three square” mean?

Several species of bulrush (biologically, sedges) with a triangular stem:

How can I hear “three square” used in real sentences?

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