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Between: how to say it, spell it and use it

between

/bɪˈtwiːn/

Short answer

The English word between is pronounced /bɪˈtwiːn/. It is spelled B-E-T-W-E-E-N and has 7 letters.

Example sentence

The ball is between two boxes.

Use it with two things: between the two boxes.

Key facts

English
between
Pronunciation
/bɪˈtwiːn/
Spelling
B-E-T-W-E-E-N
Number of letters
7
Word list
Prepositions of Place in English: In, On, Under

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How do you pronounce between?

Between is pronounced /bɪˈtwiːn/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell between?

Between is spelled B-E-T-W-E-E-N. It has 7 letters.

How do you use between in a sentence?

For example: The ball is between two boxes.

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