Why is the 56 (五十六) in 山本 五十六 (Yamamoto Isoroku) pronounced “Isoroku” and not “Go-juu roku”?

In Japanese, the number 56, written as 五十六 (literally "(5 x 10) + 6") is called "go-juu roku".

56 = 50 + 6 = 五十六 (go-juu roku)

50 = 5 x 10 = 五十 (go-juu)

5: 五 (go)

10: 十 (juu)

6: 六 (roku)

Why is 56 in Yamamoto's name pronounced Isoroku and not Gojuu-roku? How did the number 50 get pronounced Iso instead of Gojuu?

by Technical_Status1905

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