How to Pronounce "reach first base"
expression
ˈɹitʃ/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈbeɪs
REECH FURST BAYS
ɹˈiːtʃ/ /fˈɜːst/ /bˈeɪs
reech FERST bays
Definition
To make the first bit of progress toward a goal, commonly used about romance (showing or receiving the first signs of affection, such as a kiss), but it can also mean achieving an initial step in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹitʃ/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈbeɪs
British English
ɹˈiːtʃ/ /fˈɜːst/ /bˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REECH FURST BAYS
UK
reech FERST bays
Listen in Context
He was happy just to reach first base on their date.
It’s hard to reach first base with this new project.
No one could reach first base in the competition.
After months of flirting, he finally reached first base with her.