How to say 0
There are several ways to pronounce the number 0, used in different contexts. Unfortunately, usage varies between different English-speaking countries. These pronunciations apply to American English.
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Pronunciation
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Usage
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zero
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Used to read the number by itself, in reading decimals, percentages, and phone numbers, and in some fixed expressions.
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o (the letter name)
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Used to read years, addresses, times and temperatures
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nil
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Used to report sports scores
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nought
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Not used in the USA
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zilch
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Not used in the USA
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zip
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generally used when you get no score in sport competition
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The use of 0 in daily conversation
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We write |
We say |
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3.04+2.02=5.06
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Three point zero four plus two point zero two makes five point zero six.
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There is a 0% chance of rain.
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There is a zero percent chance of rain.
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The temperature is -20⁰C.
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The temperature is twenty degrees below zero.
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You can reach me at 0171 390 1062.
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You can reach me at zero one seven one, three nine zero, one zero six two
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I live at 4604 Smith Street.
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I live at forty-six o four Smith Street. |
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He became king in 1409.
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He became king in fourteen o nine.
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I waited until 4:05.
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I waited until four o five.
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The score was 4-0.
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The score was four nil.
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