Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

1st

/fɝst/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: 1st
IPA: /fɝst/

2

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Abbreviation of first.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /fɝst/
British English: /fɜːst/

Inflected Forms

1ˢᵗ (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

number

Synonyms

first

Rhymes With

first worst burst cursed thirst dispersed versed hurst traversed durst wurst erst

Questions

How do you pronounce 1st?: The recorded pronunciation is /fɝst/.
What does 1st mean?: Abbreviation of first.

How to pronounce 1st

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