Numbers to Twenty in Spanish
Learning basic numbers is a great starting point in any language. Start with numbers 1-10.
Cut out each of these number strips and place them in the correct order on the desk or table in
front of you. Use the phonetic spelling of each word to help you with your pronunciation and
read through the numbers in order several times. When you think you are ready, fold over the
digit on each strip to the back so that you can no longer see it and muddle up the positions of
the numbers. Now attempt to put them back in order, saying the number as you place it. When
your list is finished, check your accuracy by unfolding the digit! Were you right?
Number Spanish Word Phonetic Pronunciation
1 uno oo-noh
2 dos doss
3 tres tress
4 cuatro kwa-troh
5 cinco theen-koh
6 seis saiss
7 siete sye-te
8 ocho oh-choh
9 nueve nwai-be
10 diez dyeth
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Numbers to Twenty in Spanish
Part 2
When you are ready, repeat the exercise with numbers 11-20 and finally mix up all 20 numbers
and see if you can order them correctly.
Number Spanish Word Phonetic Pronunciation
11 once ohn-thay
12 doce doh-thay
13 trece tray-thay
14 catorce kah-thor-thay
15 quince keen-thay
16 dieciséis dee-AY-thee-saze
dee-AY-thee-see-yet-
17 diecisiete
teh
18 dieciocho dee-AY-thee-och-o
19 diecinueve dee-AY-thee-nway-be
20 veinte bayn-teh
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