How to pronounce lira
Say it like LIR-uh. Lira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
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- LIR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lira
American and British speakers say lira in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪrə/ in the US and /ˈlɪrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIR-uh.
What does lira mean?
- The basic unit of currency in Turkey.
- The currency of Lebanon (also pound), Syria (also pound), Jordan (also dinar)
- The former currency of Italy, Malta, San Marino, Cyprus and the Vatican City, superseded by the euro
- The former currency of Israel, superseded by the sheqel.
- A Ukrainian folk musical instrument similar to the hurdy-gurdy.
Words that rhyme with lira
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lira.
Questions about saying lira
How do you pronounce lira?
Say LIR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrə/. In British English it is /ˈlɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lira?
Lira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say lira the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪrə/ and the British form is /ˈlɪrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.