wotcha Senior Member Joined Jun 29, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language Korean Home Country South Korea Current Location South Korea Feb 7, 2012 #1 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)
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)
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Feb 7, 2012 #2 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."
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."
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Feb 7, 2012 #3 wotcha said: For example, XIX might be 19, but I wonder if I can read it out 'nine-teen'. Click to expand... That is a better way to read it than 'seven-ty'
wotcha said: For example, XIX might be 19, but I wonder if I can read it out 'nine-teen'. Click to expand... That is a better way to read it than 'seven-ty'