How to Pronounce "first crack at"
expression
ˈfɝst/ /ˈkɹæk/ /ˈæt
FURST-KRAK-AT
fˈɜːst/ /kɹˈæk/ /ˈæt
FERST-KRAK-AT
Definition
To have the earliest or first opportunity to try or do something before others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɝst/ /ˈkɹæk/ /ˈæt
British English
fˈɜːst/ /kɹˈæk/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FURST-KRAK-AT
UK
FERST-KRAK-AT
Listen in Context
You can have the first crack at the new video game.
Let Anna take the first crack at solving the puzzle.
He got the first crack at the job because he applied early.
I called dibs, so I get first crack at the last slice of pizza!