How to Pronounce "firstborn"
word
ˈfɝstˈbɔɹn
FURST-born
fˈɜːstbɔːn
FURST-bawn
Definition
The first child to be born to a set of parents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɝstˈbɔɹn
British English
fˈɜːstbɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FURST-born
UK
FURST-bawn
Listen in Context
Our firstborn is starting school this year.
He is the firstborn in his family.
The firstborn often gets more responsibilities.
As the firstborn, she always felt pressure to set a good example.