Arabic Numbers 1-100 Pronunciation
Arabic numerals are the number system that is most commonly used throughout the world today. They are a decimal system, meaning that they are based on the number ten. The Arabic numerals are:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0
While the numerals themselves are widely used, Arabic language has its own unique system for writing numbers. Here is a breakdown of how to pronounce Arabic numbers from 1 to 100:
1-10
| Arabic Numeral | Arabic Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | واحد | waahid |
| 2 | اثنان | ithnaan |
| 3 | ثلاثة | thalatha |
| 4 | أربعة | arba'a |
| 5 | خمسة | khamsa |
| 6 | ستة | sita |
| 7 | سبعة | sab'a |
| 8 | ثمانية | thamaaniya |
| 9 | تسعة | tis'a |
| 10 | عشرة | 'ashara |
11-19
Numbers from 11 to 19 follow a pattern of adding the number to "عشرة" ('ashara), which means "ten".
| Arabic Numeral | Arabic Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | أحد عشر | ahad 'ashar |
| 12 | اثنا عشر | ithna 'ashar |
| 13 | ثلاثة عشر | thalatha 'ashar |
| 14 | أربعة عشر | arba'a 'ashar |
| 15 | خمسة عشر | khamsa 'ashar |
| 16 | ستة عشر | sita 'ashar |
| 17 | سبعة عشر | sab'a 'ashar |
| 18 | ثمانية عشر | thamaaniya 'ashar |
| 19 | تسعة عشر | tis'a 'ashar |
20-99
Numbers from 20 to 99 follow a pattern of combining the tens and units. The tens are:
| Arabic Numeral | Arabic Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | عشرون | 'ishroon |
| 30 | ثلاثون | thalathoon |
| 40 | أربعون | arba'oon |
| 50 | خمسون | khamsoon |
| 60 | ستون | sitoon |
| 70 | سبعون | sab'oon |
| 80 | ثمانون | thamaanoon |
| 90 | تسعون | tis'oon |
To form numbers between 20 and 99, simply combine the tens and the units. For example, 23 is "ثلاثة وعشرون" (thalatha wa 'ishroon), meaning "three and twenty."
100
| Arabic Numeral | Arabic Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | مئة | mi'a |
Important Notes:
- In Arabic, numbers are usually written from right to left, just like the language itself.
- The pronunciation of some numbers can vary depending on the region or dialect.
- The letter "أ" (A) is often silent at the beginning of words.
By practicing and learning these pronunciations, you can improve your understanding of Arabic and better communicate with those who speak it.
