Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

firebrick

/fˈaɪɚbɹˌɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.72 in modern English

Syllables
fire-brick
IPA
/fˈaɪɚbɹˌɪk/
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

a brick capable of withstanding high temperatures without deforming.

noun

The X11 color name of RGB hexadecimal value #B22222.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From fire + brick.

Inflected Forms

firebricks (plural)

Phrases

fire brick

Frequently Paired Words

fire brick

Questions

How do you pronounce firebrick?
The recorded pronunciation is /fˈaɪɚbɹˌɪk/.
What does firebrick mean?
a brick capable of withstanding high temperatures without deforming.
Where does firebrick come from?
From fire + brick.

How to pronounce firebrick

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/fˈaɪɚbɹˌɪk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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