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Spelling Numbers 

chart of spelling numbers

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 chart for spelling numbers.

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:


Watch the E when spelling words with nine:
NINE  - NINTH - NINETEEN - NINETY

Of these, only NINTH does not have an E.

Beware of problems with U when spelling four numbers.
FOUR - FOURTH - FOURTEEN - FORTY

Of these, only FORTY does not have a U.

The letter V only appears in the word FIVE.

FIVE - FIFTH - FIFTEEN - FIFTY

Fun Practice Pages

The numbers 1,2,3 with eyes and smiling faces

Number Spelling Scramble - Students will practice the correct spellings of some tricky number words with this fun page. 

Crossword puzzle diagram

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

There are lots of other common words that are frequently misspelled, too. You can boost your spelling ability by studying some of these key sets of words. Visit these pages if you need to work on any of them!

102 frequently misspelled words:  Study this list to boost your spelling abilities. Everybody has a few spelling glitches! Review words like absence, tomorrow, separate and 99 more.

man getting into a taxiWill the fare be fair?

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.


   

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