Numbers: Decimals

To pronounce decimal numbers in English, follow these guidelines:

1. Whole Number Part: Read the whole number part as you normally would.

2. Decimal Point: Say "point" for the decimal point4 5.

3. Fractional Part: Read each digit individually after the decimal point.

0.5: "zero point five" or "point five"

3.14: "three point one four"

12.345: "twelve point three four five"

0.001: "point zero zero one"

0.0001: "point zero zero zero one"

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