seventy-six: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “seventy-six” mean?
The cardinal number equivalent to the product of seven and ten plus six.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The cardinal number equivalent to the product of seven and ten plus six; 76.
Used to denote a quantity, position in a sequence, or to identify a specific item (e.g., a model, year, or address).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling (hyphenation) is consistent. Pronunciation of 't' in 'seventy' may exhibit flapping or glottalisation.
Connotations
None specific to either variety.
Frequency
Equally common in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “seventy-six” in a Sentence
[seventy-six] + NOUN (e.g., seventy-six trombones)the + NOUN + [is/are] + seventy-six (e.g., The answer is seventy-six.)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “seventy-six” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He has seventy-six vintage records in his collection.
American English
- She bought seventy-six different types of hot sauce.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports for figures, percentages, or model numbers (e.g., 'Q3 profits rose seventy-six percent').
Academic
Used in statistics, historical dates, or pagination.
Everyday
Used for stating age, quantities, scores, or house numbers.
Technical
Can be a code, calibration value, or part of a technical specification.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “seventy-six”
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Antonyms of “seventy-six”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “seventy-six”
- Writing as 'seventy six' without the hyphen.
- Mispronouncing as 'seventysix' without a pause/break between the tens and units.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine are conventionally hyphenated when written as words.
Yes, for example: 'Seventy-six is a composite number.'
The main difference is in the pronunciation of the 't' in 'seventy'. In American English, it often becomes a flap [ɾ] or is pronounced as a 'd' sound, while in British English it is a clear [t].
76 in Roman numerals is LXXVI (L=50, XX=20, V=5, I=1).
The cardinal number equivalent to the product of seven and ten plus six.
Seventy-six is usually neutral in register.
Seventy-six: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsev.ən.ti ˈsɪks/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsev.ən.t̬i ˈsɪks/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “seventy-six trombones (from the musical 'The Music Man')”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of the famous American Revolution year 1776, remove the first '17', and you're left with seventy-six.
Conceptual Metaphor
QUANTITY IS A CONTAINER (e.g., 'seventy-six of them'); ORDER IS POSITION ON A PATH (e.g., 'seventy-sixth in line').
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'seventy-six' most likely to be written with a hyphen?