Number Names 1 to 12

These are the words that we use to represent numbers, which makes them easier to read.
Take the number 5, it is written as ‘Five’.

Writing numbers in words not only helps us write legal documents and fill forms, but it also helps improve a student's spelling skills.

There are different ways of naming numbers, including the:

• Indian Numbering System

• International Numbering System

Understanding these systems helps in both communication and arithmetic calculations.

Now let’s discuss the number names from 1 to 12.

In the Indian Numbering System, digits are assigned place values starting from the right. These place values include ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands, and continue to grow as the number increases. For numbers between 1 and 12, we primarily focus on the ones place. Let’s take an example of the number 12. The number 12 is written as ‘Twelve’.

Just like the Indian Numbering System, the International Numbering System uses names, and they are consistent for numbers like 1 to 12 across most English-speaking countries. The number 5 would be written as ‘Five’ in both systems. Starting from the right, the place values are ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, and so on. For numbers 1 to 12, we focus on the ones place.

Learning the names of the numbers from 1 to 12 using a chart will make it easy for students to write the numbers in words. List of Numbers in Words 1 to 12

The list given below shows how numbers from 1 to 12 are written using letters. Learning to write the numbers in words improves skills in reading and writing.

While writing numbers from 1 to 12, there are certain rules to be followed. Below are some rules to keep in mind while writing the names of numbers.

Rule 1: Always write the number name in lowercase unless it starts a sentence. For example, 5 is written as five.

Rule 2: Practice spelling the number names to avoid mistakes. For example, 7 is written as seven, not sven.

Rule 3: Numbers 1 to 12 do not have any special punctuation. For example, 11 is written as eleven.

Always remember the unique spelling for each number from 1 to 12. For example, 2 is written as two, and 8 is written as eight. Practice writing the numbers in sequence to help memorize their order and spelling.

Use mnemonics or rhymes to help memorize difficult spellings. For example, “Eight is great” to remember the spelling of 8.

• Place Value: Refers to the value of a digit based on its position. For numbers 1 to 12, we focus on the ones place.

• Number Form: The numeric version of a number written in words.
  Example: Three → 3

• Spelling: The correct arrangement of letters to write number names accurately.
  Example: "Seven" must be spelled correctly.

• Sequence: The correct order of numbers.
  Example: 1, 2, 3, ..., 12

• Mnemonics: Memory aids like rhymes or tricks used to help remember the spelling and order of number names.