How to pronounce lyricists
Say it like LIR-ih-sists. Lyricists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
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- LIR
- ih
- sists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyricists 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.
- sistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lyricists
American and British speakers say lyricists in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪrɪsɪsts/ in the US and /ˈlɪrɪsɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIR-ih-sists.
What does lyricists mean?
- plural of lyricist How to pronounce lyricist
Questions about saying lyricists
How do you pronounce lyricists?
Say LIR-ih-sists. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrɪsɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈlɪrɪsɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyricists?
Lyricists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · ih · sists.
Do Americans and Brits say lyricists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪrɪsɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈlɪrɪsɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.