Get Your Hands off My Tutu!

Apparently there is some confusion about which form of the word pronounced /tu/ to use in a given situation.

To is a preposition meaning “toward” or “directed at.” As in: I went to the store. Give the book to John.

Too is an adverb meaning “excessive” or “also.” As in: That pepper was too hot for me to eat. I want to go to the movie, too.

Two is generally used as an adjective specifying number. As in: I have two tickets to the ballet. It can also be used as a noun.

Let’s not get these three forms of /tu/ confused.

And while we’re at it, let’s remember that a ballerina’s skirt is made of tulle and is called a tutu.

Tags: homophones, Spelling, usage