How to pronounce lyrics
Say it like LIR-iks. Lyrics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lyrics. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LIR
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyrics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lyrics
American and British speakers say lyrics in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪrɪks/ in the US and /ˈlɪrɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIR-iks.
What does lyrics mean?
- plural of lyric How to pronounce lyric
- The words to a song (or other vocal music).“song lyrics”
Questions about saying lyrics
How do you pronounce lyrics?
Say LIR-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrɪks/. In British English it is /ˈlɪrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyrics?
Lyrics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say lyrics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪrɪks/ and the British form is /ˈlɪrɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.