How to Pronounce Numerals
Paul S Gruber, MS, CCC-SLP
How to use correct English Pronunciation when saying Numbers
Do you find yourself having to repeat over and over again your address, telephone and/or credit card number? The ability to pronounce numbers clearly and correctly using correct English Pronunciation can be challenging. Many speakers of English as a Second Language are known to have difficulty in this area. Don't be frustrated. It is quite easy to improve your English Pronunciation of numbers. The following is an easy, visual approach for improving the way you say your numbers. By improving your English Pronunciation skills, you are not only learning how to pronounce English sounds correctly, but you are also practicing the skills needed to communicate in everyday life.
Stress and the Proper Pronunciation for Numbers
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1 |
Wu n |
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2 |
T OO |
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3 |
THR ee |
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4 |
Fo RR |
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5 |
F eyeV |
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6 |
SiK SS |
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7 |
Seh Vin |
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8 |
ae T |
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9 |
N eye N |
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10 |
T EH n |
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11 |
ee Le Vin |
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12 |
TW-ehL VV |
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13 |
THiR teen |
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14 |
Fo RR teen |
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15 |
FiF teen |
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16 |
SiK SS teen |
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17 |
Seh Vin teen |
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18 |
ae T teen |
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19 |
N eye N teen |
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20 |
TWwen Tee |
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30 |
THiR Dee |
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40 |
Fo RR Dee |
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50 |
FiF Dee |
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60 |
SiK SS Dee |
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70 |
Seh Vin Dee |
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80 |
ae Dee |
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90 |
N eye N Dee |
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100 |
Wu n Hun Drid |
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101 |
Wu n Hun Drid Wu n |
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1000 |
Wu n THou ZZind |
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1,000,000 |
Wu n Mill Yun |
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*Pronunciation Workshop Clients who have taken our “American Accent Pronunciation Video Course” have easily learned to master this important skill.
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