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

 

1

Wu n

2

T  OO

3

THR ee

4

Fo RR

5

F eyeV

6

SiK SS

7

Seh Vin

8

ae T

9

N eye N

10

T EH n

11

ee Le Vin

12

TW-ehL VV

13

THiR teen

14

Fo RR teen

15

FiF teen

16

SiK SS teen

17

Seh Vin teen

18

ae T teen

19

N eye N teen

20

 TWwen  Tee

30

THiR Dee

40

Fo RR Dee

50

FiF Dee

60

SiK SS Dee

70

Seh Vin Dee

80

ae Dee

90

N eye N Dee

100

Wu n Hun Drid

101

Wu n Hun Drid Wu n

1000

Wu n THou ZZind

1,000,000

Wu n Mill Yun

*Pronunciation Workshop Clients who have taken our “American Accent Pronunciation Video Course” have easily learned to master this important skill.