Spelling Numbers
Number Chart with Spellings
Spelling numbers can be tricky, especially when it comes to certain numbers and number words. How often do we ask ourselves, "Is it forty or fourty? How do you spell 8th?"
Here, in one simple chart, we provide all the information you'll need. Check out the special tips for troublesome number words below the chart.
Print our number chart for spelling.
| Cardinal number | Ordinal number | |
| 1 | one | first |
| 2 | two | second |
| 3 | three | third |
| 4 | four | fourth |
| 5 | five | fifth |
| 6 | six | sixth |
| 7 | seven | seventh |
| 8 | eight | eighth |
| 9 | nine | ninth |
| 10 | ten | tenth |
| 11 | eleven | eleventh |
| 12 | twelve | twelfth |
| 13 | thirteen | thirteenth |
| 14 | fourteen | fourteenth |
| 15 | fifteen | fifteenth |
| 16 | sixteen | sixteenth |
| 17 | seventeen | seventeenth |
| 18 | eighteen | eighteenth |
| 19 | nineteen | nineteenth |
| 20 | twenty | twentieth |
| 30 | thirty | thirtieth |
| 40 | forty | fortieth |
| 50 | fifty | fiftieth |
| 60 | sixty | sixtieth |
| 70 | seventy | seventieth |
| 80 | eighty | eightieth |
| 90 | ninety | ninetieth |
| 100 | one hundred | one hundredth |
| 1000 | one thousand | one thousandth |
Tips for spelling numbers that are often troublesome:
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Beware of problems with U when spelling four numbers. |
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The letter V only appears in the word FIVE. FIVE - FIFTH - FIFTEEN - FIFTY |
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Using Commas |
Use commas in number words just as you do in numbers themselves. 206,402 = two hundred six thousand, four hundred two |
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Using Hyphens |
Use hyphens when writing two-word numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine. |
Try this number quiz
Here are several sentences with number spelling errors. NOTE: Not every sentence contains an error! You can use these in several different ways to check your students' progress in the correct spelling of numbers:
- Read one sentence at a time as dictation, and ask students to write it correctly. Then check their work together.
- Read all the sentences at once as pre- or post-test for a unit on correct number spelling.
- Type some or all of these sentences into a worksheet. Ask students to rewrite sentences correctly.
Sentences with and without errors:
1. Sam spelled ninty percent of spelling words correctly.
2. Thirteen plus eleven equals twenty-four.
3. Dad's office is on the eigth floor.
4. My grandparents had their fiftyeth wedding anniversary.
5. The number I'm thinking of is between twelfe and fourty.
6. Why is there no thirteenth floor in this building?
7. Our family has birthdays on the forteenth, fifteenth, twentyeth and thirtieth of May.
8. One thousand one hundred divided by eleven is one hunderd.
9. The best picture is on the nintieth page of the book.
10. Fivty minus eightteen equals thirty two.
Find the answers at the blue button below.
Fun Practice Pages
Number Spelling Scramble - Students will practice the correct spellings of some tricky number words with this fun page.
Reinforce the correct spelling of numbers with this simple, fun new Numbers Crossword Puzzle! You may also enjoy this Math Crossword Puzzle.
More Spelling Tips
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Troublesome Homonyms Explained, Part 1: Improve spelling skills by choosing the correct homonym. Do you know how to use its and it's? What about past and passed or capital and capitol? There's bound to be something here you need to review or learn! Definitions and examples included for homonyms beginning with A - P. Free printable list.
Troublesome homonyms Explained, Part 2: Here's more spelling help with homonyms. If your/you’re ever to/too/two confused to use the correct homonym, print out this free, handy reference tool! This list features homonyms for the remainder of the alphabet, from P to Y.
Irregular Plural Nouns - Since the plural of goose is geese, why isn't the plural of moose meese? In this comprehensive spelling lesson, I cover predictable spelling patterns for many of the most frequently encountered irregular plural nouns. Other words, like moose, have no plural, and just can't be explained. But I'll tell you about those, too!
1. ninety percent
2. OK
3. eighth floor
4. fiftieth wedding anniversary
5. twelve and forty
6. OK
7. fourteenth, twentieth
8. One thousand, one hundred...is one hundred
9. ninetieth page
10. Fifty minus eighteen equals thirty-two.
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