2 in Italian = due

The number 2 in Italian is "due" pronounced "DOO-eh" with stress on the first syllable.

Quick Answer

Pronunciation

Due has two syllables: du-e

Step by step:

1. "Du" - Say "DOO" (pure "oo" sound)
2. "e" - Say "eh" (like "e" in "bed")
3. Put stress on first syllable: DOO-eh

Common mistakes:

• Saying "doo" like English - need to pronounce the "e"
• Saying "doo-way" - it's "DOO-eh"
• Not separating the two syllables clearly

Practical Usage

Counting: uno, due, tre... Phone numbers: 2 = due Prices: €2 = due euro Times: 2:00 = le due (feminine plural) Dates: 2nd = il due, secondo (ordinal)

Common Phrases

tutti e due / tutt'e due: Both (of them) a due a due: Two by two in due: Together, both due volte: Twice, two times secondo: Second (ordinal)

Quick Takeaways

• 2 = due pronounced "DOO-eh"
• Two syllables with stress on first
• Pure "oo" sound + "eh"
• Secondo = second (ordinal)
• Invariable (doesn't change for gender)

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