How to Pronounce "at first glance"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈɡɫæns
AT FURST GLANS
ˈæt/ /fˈɜːst/ /ɡlˈɑːns
AT FURST GLAHNS
Definition
Used to describe something as it appears the very first time you see or think about it, before looking at the details.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈɡɫæns
British English
ˈæt/ /fˈɜːst/ /ɡlˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT FURST GLANS
UK
AT FURST GLAHNS
Listen in Context
At first glance, the problem looks easy.
At first glance, the two cars are identical.
At first glance, this book seems interesting.
At first glance, you think he’s shy, but he’s actually very outgoing.