How to pronounce firebrick
Say it like FY-er-brik. Firebrick has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- brik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firebrick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- brikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of firebrick
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-brik.
What does firebrick mean?
- a brick capable of withstanding high temperatures without deforming.
- The X11 color name of RGB hexadecimal value #B22222.
Where does firebrick come from?
From fire + brick.
Questions about saying firebrick
How do you pronounce firebrick?
Say FY-er-brik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌbrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌbrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firebrick?
Firebrick has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · brik.
Is firebrick pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfaɪəˌbrɪk/ (FY-uh-brik).