How to pronounce lyricist
Say it like LIR-ih-sist. Lyricist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
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- LIR
- ih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyricist 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.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lyricist
American and British speakers say lyricist in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIR-ih-sist.
What does lyricist mean?
- A person who writes the lyrics of a song.
Where does lyricist come from?
From lyric + -ist.
Questions about saying lyricist
How do you pronounce lyricist?
Say LIR-ih-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyricist?
Lyricist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · ih · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say lyricist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.