The question was “from the tenth to the twentieth of”. The answer said “diz”, not ‘dix’. Please explain. Thanks.

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The question was “from the tenth to the twentieth of”. The answer said “diz”, not ‘dix’. Please explain. Thanks.

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Terry,

If I understand your question correctly, you are querying the pronunciation of 'dix' (No. 10) ?

It is more of a 'sss' sound unless there is a liaison and it will be a 'z' sound...

The number 10 on its own is pronounced, 'Dissss'.

Il a di -Z- ans = He is ten years old

Hope this helps!

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T. S.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hi. Thank you for your response. Unfortunately it was not a matter of pronunciation. The written answer was actually “diz...” rather than ‘dix...’. It may have been a glitch in the system. If I come across it again I will send it to you.

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CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Sounds like a typo then, please let us know if you find it ...

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The question was “from the tenth to the twentieth of”. The answer said “diz”, not ‘dix’. Please explain. Thanks.

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