Why the 96 part uses a hyphen
Compound numbers from 21 through 99 join the tens word and the ones word with a hyphen. In 96, the 96 part combines ninety and six, producing ninety-six.
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96 in words is ninety-six.
| Style | Words |
|---|---|
| American English | ninety-six |
| British English | ninety-six |
Compound numbers from 21 through 99 join the tens word and the ones word with a hyphen. In 96, the 96 part combines ninety and six, producing ninety-six.