0, ZERO, NOUGHT, NIL?
or LOVE??
How to say 0 when referring to phone numbers, dates, temperatures, scores or even James Bond 007?:) Well, there are several ways to pronounce the number ZERO, depending on the context. Usage even varies between different English-speaking countries. If you want to avoid misunderstandings, it is crucial, you know the right word!
So, If you are eager to know how to pronounce James BOND 007:)
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EU Abbreviations Quiz – Do you know the short for the following?
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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
What is the name of the board game you can see in the picture below? (The game where you need to get three noughts in a row:)
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Question 2 of 8
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How would you pronounce number “0” in the following phone number?
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When referring to phone numbers, number “0” is most commonly read as the letter “o” (spelled “oh”).
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When referring to phone numbers, number “0” is most commonly read as the letter “o” (spelled “oh”).
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Question 3 of 8
3. Question
The temperature today is below …………………………….. degrees.
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The word “zero” is mostly used in math and science (when measuring something).
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The word “zero” is mostly used in math and science (when measuring something).
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
(In a British context)
My favourite team won last week’s football match by three goals to ……………………….
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In British English, the word “NIL” is commonly used to describe scores (for sporting events, in football results and the like).
However, in tennis, the word “LOVE” is used.
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In British English, the word “NIL” is commonly used to describe scores (for sporting events, in football results and the like).
However, in tennis, the word “LOVE” is used:)
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
How do you pronounce number “0” in the following sentence?
Let’s start at 14:05
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In spoken English, “oh” is often used when saying times in the 24-hour clock.
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In spoken English, “oh” is often used when saying times in the 24-hour clock.
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Question 6 of 8
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I think, there is ……………… chance we can close the meeting before 6 p.m.
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The word “ZERO” is mostly used in math and science (when measuring something)
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The word “ZERO” is mostly used in math and science (when measuring something)
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
How do you pronounce number “0” in the following sentence?
My great-grandmother was born in 1905.
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Finally, the famous number referring to our favourite agent:)
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