To pronounce "first-year", say FIRSTY-ear — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"first-year" has 2 syllables: firsty-ear.
"First-year" has 2 syllables: firsty · ear.
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