How to Pronounce "in the first place"
expression
IN thuh FIRST playss
IN thuh FIRST playss
Definition
Used to introduce the first and most important reason for something, or to start listing ideas or points.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɜːst/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh FIRST playss
UK
IN thuh FIRST playss
Listen in Context
In the first place, we don't have enough money.
Why didn’t you call me in the first place?
I never wanted to go in the first place.
In the first place, I told you this plan wouldn't work.