How to pronounce goldcrest
Say it like GOHLD-krest. Goldcrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD).
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- GOHLD
- krest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldcrest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- krestGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of goldcrest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHLD-krest.
What does goldcrest mean?
- A very small passerine bird, Regulus regulus, that breeds in Eurasia.
Where does goldcrest come from?
From gold + crest.
Questions about saying goldcrest
How do you pronounce goldcrest?
Say GOHLD-krest. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldˌkrɛst/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldˌkrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldcrest?
Goldcrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD). Broken into parts: GOHLD · krest.
Is goldcrest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊldˌkrɛst/ (GOHLD-krest).