How to pronounce firstly
Say it like FURST-lee. Firstly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FURST).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɝstli/FURST-lee
UK British/ˈfɜːstli/FURST-lee
- FURST
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firstly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of firstly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURST-lee.
What does firstly mean?
adverb
- before anything else“first we must consider the garter snake”
Where does firstly come from?
Coined before 1475, from Middle English fyrst-lyk, equivalent to first + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying firstly
How do you pronounce firstly?
Say FURST-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝstli/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firstly?
Firstly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FURST). Broken into parts: FURST · lee.
Is firstly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɜːstli/ (FURST-lee).