double two two

[Vladv1]

Is it correct to pronounce this number 345222278 thus; three four five DOUBLE TWO TWO seven eight. The part in caps lock is what confuses me. Thanks a lot.

 

[jutfrank]

What kind of number is that supposed to be?

There are 4 number twos, so it could be double two double two. If you say double two two, that's only three.

 

[Vladv1]

What kind of number is that supposed to be?

I meant this telephone number 345222278

 

[jutfrank]

I meant this telephone number 345222278

I see. Yes, it's customary to say double two in telephone numbers.

 

[emsr2d2]

I meant this It's a telephone number: 345222278.

You have two options:

1. Three four five double two double two seven eight.
2. Three four five two two two two seven eight.

As jutfrank said, the first would be more natural as we usually use "double + number" in phone numbers.