What's the Difference Between 'Forteen' and 'Fourteen'?
In this blog post we look at when to use forteen and when to use fourteen.
'Forteen' or 'Fourteen'?
"Forteen" is not a word. It is a misspelling of the word "fourteen," which is the number 14.
It is easy to see how someone might confuse the two spellings, as they are only one letter apart and have a similar pronunciation.
Furthermore, since the number 40 is spelled 'forty', it is understandable why fourteen might be mistakenly written as 'forteen'.
However, "fourteen" is the only correct spelling of the word.
It is important to use the correct spelling of words, as it helps with communication and ensures that you are accurately conveying your intended meaning. If you are unsure of the correct spelling of a word, you can look it up in a dictionary or use a spelling checker.
Here are 14 examples to illustrate the difference between "fourteen" and "forteen":
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The number of guests at the party was fourteen.
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The temperature outside is forteen degrees Celsius. (incorrect)
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I have fourteen fingers on my hands.
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I need to buy forteen apples for the pie. (incorrect)
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The book has fourteen chapters.
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My team scored forteen goals in the game. (incorrect)
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The bus ride will take fourteen hours.
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There are forteen people in my family. (incorrect)
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I have fourteen pens in my bag.
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The dress is on sale for $14.
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The word "fourteen" is spelled with an "o" and an "u".
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The word "forteen" is not a real word.
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The number 14 can be written as "XIV" in Roman numerals.
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"Fourteen" is a cardinal number, while "forteen" is not a number at all.
