How to Pronounce "at first"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈfɝst
AT FIRST
ˈæt/ /fˈɜːst
AT FURST
Definition
Used to talk about what happened at the beginning of a situation or process, before things changed or developed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈfɝst
British English
ˈæt/ /fˈɜːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT FIRST
UK
AT FURST
Listen in Context
At first, I did not understand the lesson.
At first, the baby cried a lot.
At first, it was difficult to find a job.
I didn't like coffee at first, but now I love it.