When they want to say the number 9, they say "niner". Why? What's the origin of this?
2006-07-23 15:16:51 · 12 answers · asked by Belindita 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I'm looking for a historic reason.
2006-07-24 01:42:58 · update #1
Here are the real reasons:
First, you have to understand that English is the language used by all ATC around the world. If you go to China, you can request an English Speaking Controller. German Pilots flying to America are required to speak English in America
In German, "nein" (pronounced nine) means no. Niner eliminates this confusion
Also, to distinguish it from The word "five"
2006-07-23 15:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Nine is pronounced "niner" so it doesnt get confused with another word. Since there really isn't any emphasis on the end of the word, it can be lost on the radio if the reception isnt perfect.
They also say "tree" in place of three, and "fife" in place of five for the same reason.
2006-07-23 15:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by RedRooster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The numbers are pronounced slightly differently to eliminate the chance of confusion. From one through nine, here's how it goes:
wun
too
tree
fo-wer
fife
si-ks
se-ven
ait
niner
2006-07-23 15:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clarity. if you say "five" and "nine" over the radio and the signal is not crystal clear, the two can be confused. this is also the reason that the military and the airline industry use a phonetic alphabet (alfa, bravo, charlie, delta....etc)
2006-07-23 17:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's phonetic: wun. too three..........ate, niner, ten, etc. It is the standardized way of communicating by radio so that the words are not misunderstood. Same as letters: alpha, bravo, charlie, etc.
2006-07-23 17:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by dudezoid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easily, it is because all Air site visitors administration each and every man or woman is required by regulation to be named 'Roger' (see ATC Act of 1952, area 3.2). and they are no longer affirming 'replica that'. they're affirming 'replica Cat'. Pilots are very smooth and catty human beings and they often call-call one yet another even as they detect that their thoughts are being stolen.
2016-10-15 03:22:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So it will be distinguished from a number that may sound similar like five when there is noise or static etc
2006-07-23 15:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by gators2020 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because five and nine sound almost alike on radio
2006-07-23 15:19:58 · answer #8 · answered by MoreThanThis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To distiguish between different words
2006-07-23 15:21:33 · answer #9 · answered by The Hit Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz its fun . . .i mean say it 9 times fast
2006-07-23 15:20:42 · answer #10 · answered by imphat828 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋