1st lieutenant

Questions

What does 1st lieutenant mean?

a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a 2nd lieutenant and below a captain

How to pronounce 1st lieutenant

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “1st lieutenant”.
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 “1st lieutenant” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.