eerst
first
/eːrst/adverb
How it is spelled and how it sounds
The 'ee' in 'eerst' represents a long /eː/ sound, typical in open syllables.
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In connected speech
In connected speech, the 'r' in 'eerst' can be pronounced as a tap [ɾ] or even become vocalized depending on the speaker's accent.
In the lessons (1 sentence)
s2-les-06 · 23En hij wil niet toegeven dat hij Marieke eerst ook wilde.And he doesn't want to admit that at first he wanted Marieke too.Open in lesson ↗
In the frequency dictionary
Core #167
Marked known.