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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable first
  • 5 letters
Syllables
first has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/fɝst/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide first into syllables?

first divides as first. first has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in first?

First has 1 syllable (first).

Which syllable is stressed in first?

The stressed syllable in first is first. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce first?

/fɝst/ in American English.