How to Pronounce Firsthand

To pronounce "firsthand", say FIRSTH-and — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

FIRSTH-and

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💡 Tip for remembering “firsthand”

"firsthand" has 2 syllables: firsth-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does firsthand mean?

adjective

  1. Direct, without intermediate stages.

    “firsthand knowledge”

  2. Not previously owned or used; contrasted with secondhand.

    “a firsthand copy”

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Words that rhyme with firsthand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

primarydirectlydirectpersonallypersonaloriginalprimevalprimitive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firsthand"?▾

"Firsthand" has 2 syllables: firsth · and.

What does "firsthand" mean?▾

Firsthand: Direct, without intermediate stages.

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