Eighteen or Eigh teen
Correct spelling “eighteen” vs wrong “eight teen.”
eight teen
Incorrect spelling - “Eight teen” is incorrect; split incorrectly.
"eight teen" is a common misspelling of "eighteen". Always use "eighteen" when referring to the correct word.
eighteen
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Eighteen” is the number 18.
Definition of eighteen
"eighteen": “Eighteen” is the number 18.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for eighteen
- • 18
- • dozen plus six
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She is eighteen years old.
"Correct:" There are eighteen students.
"Correct:" He counted eighteen coins.
"Incorrect:" She is eight teen years old.
"Incorrect:" There are eight teen students.
Notes:
- • Always one word.
- • Used for numbers in text and math.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Eighteen.
Q: Is 'eight teen' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Number 18.
Q: Example sentence?
A: I have eighteen apples.
Q: Common mistake?
A: Splitting into two words.
Summary
""Eighteen" is correct; 'eight teen' is wrong. Refers to the number 18."