Start with one helpful trick
Words ending in -teen are often stronger at the end, as in thirTEEN. Words ending in -ty are usually stronger at the start, as in THIRty. Listen to 13 and 30, then try 14 and 40, and 15 and 50.
Listen for the ending: thirTEEN is strong at the end, while THIRty is strong at the start.
Tap, listen, and say it
| Number | English words | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | thirteen | |
| 14 | fourteen | |
| 15 | fifteen | |
| 16 | sixteen | |
| 17 | seventeen | |
| 18 | eighteen | |
| 19 | nineteen | |
| 20 | twenty |
Now it’s your turn
Choose a short number range. Read each word, tap to listen, then try saying it before the sound plays.
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