To pronounce "firstly", say FIRSTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɜɹstli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɜɹstli/
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"firstly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.
adverb
"Firstly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "firstly" is /ˈfɜɹstli/.
Firstly: In the first place; before anything else; first.
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