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4

Four

FOW-er

NATO code word for the letter 4

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

FOW-er

Morse Code

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Signal Flag

Maritime 4

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Four maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for 4. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Four semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for 4. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Four

Four represents the number 4, with emphasis on both syllables.

Why "Four"?

Pronounced with two syllables "FOW-er" for maximum clarity.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Runway two-four, cleared to land"

  • 2

    Military: "Four klicks south" (4 kilometers)

  • 3

    Amateur Radio: "Four-Five-Tango-Romeo"

💡 Memory Trick

FOUR legs on a chair

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Four with:

  • For
  • Fore
  • Foe

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