American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'first' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "first" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "first"

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Simple pronunciation
ferst
IPA transcription
/fɚst̚/
Word frequency
92nd

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What does "first" mean?

  1. 1.coming before all others in time or order
  2. 2.an initial effort or attempt

Examples of "first" in a sentence

  • I finished first in my race.
  • The first day of school was exciting.
  • The first step is to gather materials.

How common is "first"?

First is the 92nd most common word in English.

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