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.

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

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

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.

Will 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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