How to Pronounce First-order

To pronounce "first-order", say FIRST-ord-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

FIRST-ord-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “first-order”

"first-order" has 3 syllables: first-ord-er.

What does first-order mean?

adjective

  1. Of one of a series of models, languages, relationship, forms of logical discourse, etc., being the simplest one or the first in a sequence.

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How many syllables are in "first-order"?▾

"First-order" has 3 syllables: first · ord · er.

What does "first-order" mean?▾

First-order: Of one of a series of models, languages, relationship, forms of logical discourse, etc., being the simplest one or the first in a sequence.

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