What is the correct spelling for 14 forteen or fourteen? The correct spelling for 14 is fourteen. Oddly, the correct spelling for 40 is forty. Go figure. The correct spelling for 14 is fourteen. Oddly, the correct spelling for 40 is forty. Go figure. The correct spelling for 14 is fourteen. Oddly, the correct spelling for 40 is forty. Go figure. The root word of fourteen is the number 4 spelled four. What is the difference between words with "ee" and "ea" in terms of pronunciation and spelling ? Words with "ee" are typically pronounced with a long vowel sound, like in "bee" or "see."
