Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

first string

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.39 in modern English

Syllables
first string
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the members of a sports team who play regularly at the start of a match (rather than being substituted on)

Uncountable

noun

the first violinist in an orchestra.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

first-stringer first-string

Frequently Paired Words

first-string

Questions

What does first string mean?
the members of a sports team who play regularly at the start of a match (rather than being substituted on)

How to pronounce first string

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “first string”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “first string” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.