How do you say it? two thousand (and) eleven twenty eleven

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Dec 30, 2010

Dremmer

How do you say it? "two thousand (and) eleven" "twenty eleven"

How do you say it?

"two thousand (and) eleven"

"twenty eleven"

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Dec 30, 2010

Evo

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We already had a thread on this. Whatever you prefer.

1. How do you pronounce "2011"?

The year "2011" is pronounced "two thousand (and) eleven" or "twenty eleven".

2. Is there a difference between saying "two thousand eleven" and "twenty eleven"?

There is no difference in meaning between the two ways of saying "2011", but "twenty eleven" is more commonly used in informal speech and writing.

3. How is "2011" written in words?

The number "2011" is written as "two thousand (and) eleven" or "twenty eleven" in words.

4. Why do we say "and" in "two thousand and eleven"?

The use of "and" in "two thousand and eleven" is optional and is typically used in American English. It is used to make the number sound more natural and easier to say.

5. Are there any other ways to say "2011"?

In addition to "two thousand (and) eleven" and "twenty eleven", "2011" can also be said as "two thousand eleven" or "twenty-one eleven", although these are less common.