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