How to pronounce lyric
Say it like LIR-ik. Lyric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
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- LIR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyric 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lyric
American and British speakers say lyric in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪrɪk/ in the US and /ˈlɪrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIR-ik.
What does lyric mean?
- the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number“his compositions always started with the lyrics”“he wrote both words and music”
- a short poem of songlike quality
- expressing deep emotion“the dancer's lyrical performance”
- used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range“a lyric soprano”
- relating to or being musical drama“the lyric stage”
- write lyrics for (a song)
Where does lyric come from?
The original Greek sense of "lyric poetry", "poetry accompanied by the lyre" i.e.
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Words that rhyme with lyric
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Questions about saying lyric
How do you pronounce lyric?
Say LIR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈlɪrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyric?
Lyric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say lyric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈlɪrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.