Why 13 uses a teen form
Numbers from 10 through 19 use special English forms. That is why 13 is written as thirteen instead of being built as a regular tens-and-ones phrase.
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13 in words is thirteen.
| Style | Words |
|---|---|
| American English | thirteen |
| British English | thirteen |
Numbers from 10 through 19 use special English forms. That is why 13 is written as thirteen instead of being built as a regular tens-and-ones phrase.