For curious minds ages 3–12

5️⃣

Five

/faɪv/

1 syllable

Five

number

Meaning: The number after four: 5.

Full meaning: The number 5.

Phonics sounds: f-i-ve — blend them together!

Example: “I have five fingers on one hand.”

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Category: numbers · Frequency rank: 5 (smaller = more common)