firsthand
adjectiveHow many syllables in firsthand?
There are 2 syllables in the word firsthand.How to pronounce firsthand:
Definition of firsthand:
- firsthand (adjective):
- received directly from a source.
- obtained directly from the original source
- obtained by, coming from, or being direct personal observation or experience
Synonyms for firsthand:
clinical
direct
empiric
empirical
face-to-face
immediate
personal
primary
straight from the horse's mouth
unmediated
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In English, all syllables must contain at least one vowel sound, but the vowel can be represented by different letters, including 'y' as in 'myth'.
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