How to pronounce lyrical
Say it like LIR-ih-kul. Lyrical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
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- LIR
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyrical 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lyrical
American and British speakers say lyrical in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈlɪrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIR-ih-kul.
What does lyrical mean?
- Appropriate for or suggestive of singing.
- Expressive of emotion.
- Of or pertaining to the lyrics of a song“lyrical content”
Where does lyrical come from?
From lyric + -al.
Words that rhyme with lyrical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyrical.
Questions about saying lyrical
How do you pronounce lyrical?
Say LIR-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɪrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyrical?
Lyrical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say lyrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɪrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.