Why are numbers 11-20 important in English?
Numbers 11 to 20 are very useful in daily life. You use them all the time.
- To say your age or someone else’s age: I am sixteen.
- To talk about quantities: There are twelve apples.
- To give phone numbers or addresses: My number is five-five-five-one-four-eight-eleven.
- To talk about time or dates: The meeting is at nineteen o’clock.
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How do you say numbers 11-20 in English?
Here are the numbers from 11 to 20. Listen carefully and repeat them.
- 11: eleven
- 12: twelve
- 13: thirteen
- 14: fourteen
- 15: fifteen
- 16: sixteen
- 17: seventeen
- 18: eighteen
- 19: nineteen
- 20: twenty
Are there any special rules for numbers 11-20?
Yes, there are a few things to remember about these numbers.
- Eleven and twelve are special. They do not end in -teen.
- Numbers from thirteen to nineteen all end with -teen. This sound is important!
- The number twenty is also special. It does not end in -teen.
- Pay attention to the spelling. For example, fifteen is not fiveteen.
| Number | Word |
|---|---|
| 11 | eleven |
| 12 | twelve |
| 13 | thirteen |
| 14 | fourteen |
| 15 | fifteen |
| 16 | sixteen |
| 17 | seventeen |
| 18 | eighteen |
| 19 | nineteen |
| 20 | twenty |
Examples
- I have eleven pencils.
- My brother is twelve years old.
- There are thirteen chairs in the room.
- She bought fourteen apples.
- We saw fifteen birds.
- He has sixteen books.
- There are seventeen days left.
- I need eighteen eggs.
- She lives at number nineteen.
- There are twenty students in the class.
Practice
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Chat with an Advisor on WhatsAppCommon mistakes for Spanish speakers
Spanish speakers sometimes make small mistakes with these numbers. Here are some common ones:
- Confusing -teen and -ty: It is easy to confuse numbers like thirteen (13) and thirty (30). Listen carefully to the end sound. Thirteen has a long ‘ee’ sound at the end. Thirty has a short ‘ee’ sound.
- Pronouncing V in Twelve: Make sure to pronounce the v sound clearly in twelve. It is not twel.
- Spelling Fifteen: Remember it is fifteen, not fiveteen.
Frequently asked questions
How can I remember these numbers easily?
Practice is key! Say the numbers aloud many times. Write them down. Try to count objects around you, like eleven books or fifteen pens. Listen to English songs or videos that use numbers.
Are numbers 11-20 used often?
Yes, very often! You use them for age, counting things, telling time, and many other daily situations. They are fundamental for basic communication.
Is the pronunciation of -teen important?
Yes, it is very important! The -teen sound helps people know if you mean 13 (thirteen) or 30 (thirty). Make sure to stress the -teen part.
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