Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

first-class

/fˌɝstklˈæs/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.29 in modern English

Syllables: first--class
IPA: /fˌɝstklˈæs/

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of first class.

Example Sentences

"At the resumed inquiry the story of Poleash's death was taken forward, and the newspaper reader for the first time was encouraged to see in it the promise of a first-class popular sensation."

Synonyms

excellent fantabulous splendid ripping mean

Rhymes With

class pass gas ass middle-class mass glass grass bass brass das alas

Questions

How do you pronounce first-class?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˌɝstklˈæs/.
What does first-class mean?: Alternative form of first class.

How to pronounce first-class

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