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# 5 Numbers

In this section you will learn how to count from zero to ten. Study Table 5 alongside the audio that follows to help you become familiar with numbers in Tamil.

## Table 5 Numbers in Tamil

Number | Tamil script | Pronunciation
--- | --- | ---
0 | பூச்சியம் | Poochchiam
1 | ஒன்று | Ondru
2 | இரண்டு | Erandu
3 | மூன்று | Moondru
4 | நான்கு | Naanku
5 | ஐந்து | Ainthu
6 | ஆறு | Aaru
7 | ஏழு | Erlu
8 | எட்டு | Ettu
9 | ஒன்பது | Onpathu
10 | பத்து | Paththu

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Numbers 0–10
Transcript
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