How to pronounce lyre
Say it like LY-er. Lyre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyre 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lyre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-uh.
What does lyre mean?
- An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
- Any instrument of the same musicological classification; any yoke lute.
- A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
- to play the lyre
Words that rhyme with lyre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyre.
Words that sound like lyre
Questions about saying lyre
How do you pronounce lyre?
Say LY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyre?
Lyre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · er.
Is lyre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlaɪə/ (LY-uh).
What words sound the same as lyre?
Lyre sounds the same as liar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.