Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

two-by-four

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.40 in modern English

Syllables: two-by--four
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Measuring two inches by four inches.

adj

Small or cramped.

noun

Alternative spelling of two by four.

Example Sentences

"“I think the best way I can describe it is sort of like hitting a mule with a two-by-four across the nose,” he continued"

Inflected Forms

two-by-fours (plural)

Phrases

clue-by-four

Questions

What does two-by-four mean?: Measuring two inches by four inches.

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