How to Pronounce "ladies first"
expression
ˈɫeɪdiz/ /ˈfɝst
LAY-deez FIRST
lˈeɪdɪz/ /fˈɜːst
LAY-diz FERST
Definition
This expression is used to show politeness by letting women go before men, especially when entering a place, serving food, or starting an activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪdiz/ /ˈfɝst
British English
lˈeɪdɪz/ /fˈɜːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-deez FIRST
UK
LAY-diz FERST
Listen in Context
He opened the door and said, "Ladies first!"
At the buffet, the host said, "Ladies first."
When entering the elevator, he gestured and said, "Ladies first."
Whenever there's a line, my dad always says, "Ladies first!"