first quarter

Questions

What does first quarter mean?

The waxing lunar phase, from new moon to half way between new moon and full moon.

How to pronounce first quarter

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