Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one?

Image of 11.. - 11 is the natural number following 10 and preceding 12. 11 is the first number which cannot be represented by a human using his or her 10 fingures.
India
March 14, 2007 12:03am CST
Make a try of pronouncing all the numbers, say 21 as twenty one, 24 as twenty four, 35 as thirty five then why not 11 as onety one. Try out your suggession..
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budsr03
@budsr03 (2350)
• Canada
14 Mar 07
"Oh oh" then it would be: onety two for twelve, onety three, for thirteen! To many changes, and it sounds funny! Take care Selvi4184.
selvi4184
@selvi4184 (101)
• India
14 Mar 07
Its just a funny question yaar and it also an example...... Thanks for your funny answer too...
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budsr03
@budsr03 (2350)
• Canada
14 Mar 07
I was hoping you would kick out of my answer! I know it was a fun discussion and i enjoyed commenting to it! now tell me whats yarr please? I don't know to much computer lingo. I am a rookie. LOL!
prem622
@prem622 (401)
• India
14 Mar 07
Funny idea actually..... If we adopt what you are saying then think about this, the way to prounce 111 is one hundred and onety one... Lolz... anyways thats a funny discussion!!!