2 in French = deux

The number 2 in French is "deux" pronounced "duh" (with French "u" sound).

Quick Answer

Pronunciation

Deux has one syllable: deux

Step by step:

1. Say "d" (normal "d" sound)
2. Make the French "eu" sound - lips rounded, say "uh"
3. The "x" is silent
4. Result: "duh" with rounded lips

The French "eu" sound:

• Round your lips like saying "oo"
• But say "uh"
• NOT "doo" or "dew"
• The "u" sound is unique to French

Common mistakes:

• Saying "doo" or "dew" - it should be "duh" with rounded lips
• Pronouncing the "x" - it's silent
• Not rounding lips enough

Practical Usage

Counting: un, deux, trois, quatre... Phone numbers: 2 = deux Prices: 2€ = deux euros Times: 2:00 = deux heures Dates: 2nd = le deux, deuxième (ordinal) People: deux personnes = two people

Liaison

Before vowels, pronounce the "x" as "z":

• deux enfants = duh-zan-fahn (link with "z")
• deux heures = duh-zur
• deux euros = duh-zeu-roh

Before consonants, "x" is silent:

• deux garçons = duh gar-sohn
• deux livres = duh leevr

Common Phrases

tous les deux: Both (of them) à deux: Together, both entre deux: Between two, in between deux fois: Twice, two times deuxième: Second (ordinal)

Quick Takeaways

• 2 = deux pronounced "duh" with rounded lips
• The "x" is silent except before vowels (becomes "z")
• Make liaison: deux_enfants
• Deuxième = second (ordinal)
• French "eu" sound is unique

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