Learning how to pronounce numbers in English is essential, whether you're traveling, studying, or working in an English-speaking country. Knowing how to pronounce numbers correctly will help you communicate more effectively with native English speakers.
Let's start with the numbers from one to twenty:
One: w?n
Two: tu?
Three: θri?
Four: f??r
Five: fa?v
Six: s?ks
Seven: ?sev.?n
Eight: e?t
Nine: na?n
Ten: ten
Eleven: ??lev.?n
Twelve: twelv
Thirteen: ?θ???ti?n
Fourteen: ?f???ti?n
Fifteen: ?f?f?ti?n
Sixteen: ?s?ks?ti?n
Seventeen: ?sev?n?ti?n
Eighteen: ?e??ti?n
Nineteen: ?na?n?ti?n
Twenty: ?twenti
Now, let's look at the rest of the numbers up to one hundred:
Twenty-one: ?twen.ti ?w?n
Thirty: ?θ??.ti
Forty: ?f??.ti
Fifty: ?f?f.ti
Sixty: ?s?k.sti
Seventy: ?sev.?n.ti
Eighty: ?e?.ti
Ninety: ?na?n.ti
One hundred: ?h?n.dr?d
Here are some things to keep in mind when practicing how to pronounce numbers:
Listen carefully to native English speakers and try to imitate their pronunciation.
Pay attention to stress and intonation, as this can change the meaning of a word or number.
Practice saying numbers out loud. You can use a number chart or write out random numbers to practice.
Record yourself saying numbers and listen to the recording to hear any areas where you need to improve.
Pronouncing numbers in English can be challenging, but with practice, you can improve your skills and communicate more effectively with native English speakers. Remember to listen carefully, pay attention to stress and intonation, and practice saying numbers out loud. With these tips in mind, you'll be able to confidently say numbers from one to one hundred in English.
