What is "twenty" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "twenty": the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈtwɛn(t)i/, /ˈtwʌn(t)i/, /ˈtwʊn(t)i/, [ˈtʍɛɾ̃i], [ˈtʍʌɾ̃i], [ˈtʍʊɾ̃i]

Pronunciation in UK: twĕnt’ĭ IPA(key)

Meaning of "twenty": denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈtwɛn(t)i/, /ˈtwʌn(t)i/, /ˈtwʊn(t)i/, [ˈtʍɛɾ̃i], [ˈtʍʌɾ̃i], [ˈtʍʊɾ̃i]

Pronunciation in UK: twĕnt’ĭ IPA(key)

Meaning of "twenty": a United States bill worth 20 dollars

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈtwɛn(t)i/, /ˈtwʌn(t)i/, /ˈtwʊn(t)i/, [ˈtʍɛɾ̃i], [ˈtʍʌɾ̃i], [ˈtʍʊɾ̃i]

Pronunciation in UK: twĕnt’ĭ IPA(key)