How to pronounce lyricon
Say it like LIR-ih-kon. Lyricon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
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- LIR
- ih
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyricon 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.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lyricon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LIR-ih-kon.
What does lyricon mean?
- A form of earcon or musicon that incorporates musically intoned speech.
Where does lyricon come from?
Blend of lyrics + earcon
Questions about saying lyricon
How do you pronounce lyricon?
Say LIR-ih-kon. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrɪˌkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈlɪrɪkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyricon?
Lyricon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · ih · kon.
Is lyricon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɪrɪkɒn/ (LIR-ih-kon).