For curious minds ages 3–12

9️⃣

Nine

/naɪn/

1 syllable

Nine

number

Meaning: The number after eight: 9.

Full meaning: The number 9.

Phonics sounds: n-i-ne — blend them together!

Example: “I am nine years old.”

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