How to pronounce lyra
Say it like LY-ruh. Lyra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lyra
American and British speakers say lyra in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪrə/ in the US and /ˈlaɪrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-ruh.
What does lyra mean?
- The middle portion of the ventral surface of the fornix of the brain.
- A vertically suspended hoop used in acrobatic performances.
- A bowed string musical instrument used in the Byzantine Empire.
- A bowed instrument used in folk music in Crete, Greece.
Where does lyra come from?
So called from the arrangement of the lines with which it is marked in the human brain.
Words that rhyme with lyra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyra.
Questions about saying lyra
How do you pronounce lyra?
Say LY-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪrə/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyra?
Lyra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say lyra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪrə/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.