8 in Words – How to Spell 8
8 = Eight
8 is written “eight” in English.
Step by step
- Split 8 into groups of three digits: 8.
- Write each group as hundreds, tens and ones, hyphenating 21–99.
- Join the groups: Eight.
As an ordinal (for dates, rankings and anniversaries), 8 becomes “eighth”, abbreviated 8th.
Details
- In words
- Eight
- For a check
- Eight and 00/100 dollars
- Uppercase
- EIGHT
- Digits
- 1
- Roman numerals
- VIII
How it works
English numbers are read in groups of three digits — ones, thousands, millions and so on. Each group is spoken as hundreds, tens and units, compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine take a hyphen, and in American usage the word “and” is saved for the decimal point. On a check, the cents follow as a fraction over 100.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you spell 8?
Eight.
How do I write 8 dollars on a check?
Eight and 00/100 dollars.
Is there a hyphen in 8?
No — this number has no compound tens-and-ones part.
What is 8 in Roman numerals?
VIII.