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What does firecrest mean?
A very small passerine bird, Regulus ignicapilla, that breeds in Eurasia.
Where does firecrest come from?
From fire + crest.

How to pronounce firecrest

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “firecrest”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “firecrest”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “firecrest” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.