# Summary The Major System is probably the most common number mnemonic system in use. The Major System encodes 2-digit numbers by converting each digit to consonant sounds, which can then be converted to a word and thus image. This system is easy and quick to learn, and can be used as the basis for other mnemonic systems, such as [[Person-Action-Object (PAO)]]. # Code | Digit | Consonant(s) | Mnemonic | | --- | --- | --- | | 0 | z, s | "Zero" starts with 'z', and 's' is an unvoiced 'z'. | | 1 | t, d | 1 looks like a 't', and 'd' is a voiced 't'. | | 2 | n | 'n' has 2 vertical lines. | | 3 | m | 'm' has 3 vertical lines. | | 4 | R | "Four" ends with an 'r', and '4' resembles a backwards 'R'. | | 5 | L | Gesturing the number 5 with your left hand results in an 'L' shape. | | 6 | ch, sh, j, zh | These all sound very similar and are just grouped together for 6. | | 7 | k, g | '7' is angular like 'k', and 'g' is a voiced 'k'. | | 8 | f, v**, th** | '8' looks like a cursive 'f', and 'v' is a voiced 'f'. | | 9 | p, b | '9' looks like a backwards 'p', and 'b' is a voiced 'p'. | Notes: 1. The digits map to the **sound** of the listed consonants, not the spelling of a word. 2. I modified the Major System slightly by adding "th" for '8', because it sounds pretty similar to 'f', and makes it easier to come up with words. # Examples | Number | Digit #1 | Digit #2 | Word / Image | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 07 | 0 -> s/z | 7 -> k/g | i**c**e **c**ube | | 20 | 2 -> n | 0 -> s/z | ei**ns**tein | # Alternatives - [[Shaper System]] - [[Dominic System]] - [[Ben System]]