13nd or 13th, which is correct?
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| How do you say the word, 13nd or 13th? The correct way to say and write it is 13th or thirteenth. Read on to find out more about the meaning and spelling of 13th. |
Meaning of 13th
13th is an example of an ordinal numeral used to designate the order of something. In this case, the position 13.
Other examples of ordinal numerals are second (2nd), fourth (4th), twelfth (12th) and so on.
How do I spell it correctly – 13th or 13nd?
Don’t worry, this is such a common error to make.
The correct spelling of the word is 13th or thirteenth.
13nd is incorrect.
Remember to use the ending “th” when writing this word down.
Say it out
If you are ever confused, it can be helpful to sound it out.
13th – when you say “thirteenth”, it sounds fine.
13nd – try saying “thirteen – nd”. Doesn’t sound right. Therefore, it is wrong.
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