How to Pronounce "first among equals"
expression
ˈfɝst/ /əˈməŋ/ /ˈikwəɫz
FURST uh-MUHNG EE-kwuhlz
fˈɜːst/ /ɐmˈʌŋ/ /ˈiːkwəlz
FURST uh-MUNG EE-kwuhlz
Definition
A person who has the same official status as others in a group, but is treated as or considered the most important or influential member.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɝst/ /əˈməŋ/ /ˈikwəɫz
British English
fˈɜːst/ /ɐmˈʌŋ/ /ˈiːkwəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FURST uh-MUHNG EE-kwuhlz
UK
FURST uh-MUNG EE-kwuhlz
Listen in Context
He is considered first among equals in the team.
The chairman acts as the first among equals in the board meetings.
In ancient Rome, the emperor was seen as first among equals.
Don’t let the title fool you—she’s just the first among equals, not a true boss.