Como pronunciar «first» em inglês
fɜːrst
FURST
Ênfase principal: FURST
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “first”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
FURST
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "first" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "first" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "first" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "first" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "first is" sounds like "first-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "first" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“First, I'm going to be honest with you, I'm a little nostalgic for the way things used to be.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“First, each transaction creates a new, unique code, so you can't steal a code and reuse it.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“- First time that you ever laid eyes on this chart, what was your first impression?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“First he wanted to keep track of the shortest distance from the source to each node.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“First, the backdoor code checks for a shared secret, and then, second, it authenticates the user.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“First, let's go to Brazil.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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First, I'm going to be honest with you, I'm a little nostalgic for the way things used to be.
Ouvir no contexto: “first”
584.915 clipesThe Inglês word “first” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as fɜːrst (phonetic respelling: FURST). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (FURST), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “first” functions as a adjective, adverb, noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 584.915 authentic Inglês video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “first” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @2:07
“that we want to think about. First, I'm going to be honest with you, I'm a little nostalgic for the way things used to be. I'm a little nostalgic for the way things used to be.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @15:10
“This process makes the chip more secure for two reasons. First, each transaction creates a new, unique code, so you can't steal a code and reuse it. so you can't steal a code and reuse it.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:05
“- Puts the fear of God into all undergraduate students. - First time that you ever laid eyes on this chart, what was your first impression? what was your first impression?”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @3:43
“- [Henry] His idea was this. First he wanted to keep track of the shortest distance from the source to each node. from the source to each node.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @33:18
“It's actually a mini cryptographic exchange of its own. First, the backdoor code checks for a shared secret, and then, second, it authenticates the user. and then, second, it authenticates the user.”
Definição e significado: “first”
- Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.
- Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest.
- Before anything else; firstly.
- For the first time.
- The person or thing in the first position.
- The first gear of an engine.
- To propose (a new motion) in a meeting, which must subsequently be seconded.
Frases de exemplo no contexto (3)
- “Hancock was first to arrive.”
- “Demosthenes was the first orator of Greece.”
- “First, I'm going to be honest with you, I'm a little nostalgic for the way things used to be.”
Expressões comuns e colocações
Pronúncia: “first”
- Pronunciation:
- FURST
- Sílabas:
- FURST
- Written Hyphenation:
- first
- Ênfase principal:
- FURST
- IPA:
- fɜːrst
- Ouvir no contexto
- first
Sinônimos: “first”
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Palavras que rimam com “first”
-ɜrstPalavras com som idêntico (Homófonos)
Som únicoNenhum homófono exato encontrado para "first" (⁄fɜːrst⁄).
Perguntas frequentes sobre «first»
Como pronunciar "first" em inglês?
"first" é pronunciada ⁄fɜːrst⁄ (FURST). Ouça os clipes de falantes nativos acima para ouvi-la em conversas reais.
Onde fica a sílaba tônica em "first"?
A sílaba tônica em "first" é "FURST". Observe a ênfase nessa sílaba nos clipes acima.
O que significa "first"?
Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.
Como posso ouvir "first" usada em frases reais?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “first”?
Single-syllable words like "first" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "first" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.