American English

How to pronounce ninety

numeralA1Common word
NAINtee

/ˈnaɪn.ti/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

the number 90

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Meanings & examples

numeral

the number 90

Ninety students signed up for the class.

She is ninety years old.

Good to know

Do not confuse ninety (90) with nineteen (19).

Common phrases & grammar

ninety percent · ninety years old · ninety dollars · ninety minutes

ninety + plural noun

subject + be + ninety years old

Useful expressions