To pronounce "first-world", say FIRSTW-orld — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FIRSTW-orld
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"first-world" has 2 syllables: firstw-orld.
"First-world" has 2 syllables: firstw · orld.
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