How to pronounce firsts
Say it like FURSTS. Firsts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɝsts/FURSTS
UK British/fɜːsts/FURSTS
- FURSTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firsts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of firsts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURSTS.
What does firsts mean?
noun
- plural of first How to pronounce first
- third-person singular simple present indicative of first How to pronounce first
Questions about saying firsts
How do you pronounce firsts?
Say FURSTS. The American pronunciation is /fɝsts/. In British English it is /fɜːsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firsts?
Firsts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURSTS.
Is firsts 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 /fɜːsts/ (FURSTS).