How to Pronounce "first port of call"
expression
FURST PORT uhv KAWL
FURST PAWT ov KAWL
Definition
The place, person, or resource you go to first when you need help, information, or a solution; your initial point of contact in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɝst/ /ˈpɔɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɔɫ
British English
fˈɜːst/ /pˈɔːt/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FURST PORT uhv KAWL
UK
FURST PAWT ov KAWL
Listen in Context
The school office should be your first port of call if you have any questions.
Google is my first port of call when I need quick answers.
For travel advice, the embassy is your first port of call.
Whenever my laptop breaks down, the IT helpdesk is my first port of call.