How to pronounce lyricism
Say it like LIR-ih-siz-um. Lyricism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
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- LIR
- ih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyricism 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.
- sizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lyricism
American and British speakers say lyricism in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIR-ih-siz-um.
What does lyricism mean?
- Great enthusiasm.
- The emotional style of lyric poetry.
- Suitability to be sung or used as lyrics.
Where does lyricism come from?
From lyric + -ism.
Questions about saying lyricism
How do you pronounce lyricism?
Say LIR-ih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyricism?
Lyricism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · ih · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say lyricism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.