[Vocabulary] XIX <- How do I read it?

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wotcha

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I'm confused about reading roman numbers.

For example, XIX might be 19, but I wonder if I can read it out 'nine-teen'.



???


(Thx in advance)
 

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Yes, just read them like they were expressed in normal numerals.

This is year MMXII. Say "Two thousand twelve" not "em em ex aye aye."
 

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For example, XIX might be 19, but I wonder if I can read it out 'nine-teen'.
That is a better way to read it than 'seven-ty'
 
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