Reading numbers aloud in English has specific conventions that differ from other languages. Whether dealing with large sums, fractions, dates, or scores, knowing the correct spoken form avoids awkward misunderstandings.
Practice
How do you say "305" in British English?
2,000,000 is read as "two".
Put the words in the correct order to say 4,750,000:
How is the year 1776 read aloud?
The date 14 February is read as "theof February" in British English.
Put the words in the correct order to say the date "5 November" in British English:
How do you say the phone number "555-0142" aloud, digit by digit?
$4.50 is read as "four dollars and fifty".
Put the words in the correct order to say the score 2-0 in soccer:
How is the temperature "-5°C" read aloud?