English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Lyrics Pronunciation
Lyrics is pronounced LI-riks, IPA /ˈlɪrɪks/.
LI-riks
US /ˈlɪrɪks/ · UK /ˈlɪrɪks/
Syllables: LI · riks (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The words of a song.
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Lyrics in a Sentence
- The lyrics are printed inside the sleeve.
- He forgot the lyrics halfway through.
- Those lyrics have been quoted for sixty years.
Common Mispronunciations of Lyrics
Not LEE-riks
Clip the first vowel to the i of lid, because a long ee belongs to the name Lear.
Not li-RIKS
The opening beat is loud and the riks behind it is quick, so nothing lands at the end.
Tip: Lyric, lyrics and lyrical all keep the y short and the beat at the front.
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