Write Numbers in Word Form

Write Numbers in Word Form

When you write a numeral in words, you turn digits into their spoken names. The goal is to keep the value exactly the same while changing the way it is shown.

Steps

1. Read the number from left to right. Look at each digit and decide what place value it has.
2. Say the number aloud. Hearing it often helps you write the words correctly.
3. Write the number words in order. Use the standard spelling for each part of the number.
4. Use hyphens when needed. For many two-digit numbers, the tens and ones are connected with a hyphen, such as twenty-one.

Helpful check

• Compare the written words to the numeral by reading both aloud. They should match exactly in value.
• Make sure the spelling is clear and the parts of the number are in the correct order.

Tips

• Watch for special names that do not follow a simple pattern.
• If the number has more than one digit, do not leave out any place value when writing it in words.

With practice, converting numerals into words becomes a quick and accurate skill.