How to Pronounce Lire

To pronounce "lire", say LIR-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

LIR-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “lire”

"lire" has 2 syllables: lir-e. It rhymes with hera and taira, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lira — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lire mean?

noun

  1. Flesh, brawn, or muscle; the fleshy part of a person or animal in contradistinction to the bone and skin.
  2. The fleshy part of a roast capon, etc. as distinguished from a limb or joint.

Words that rhyme with lire

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heratairamadeirambirapalmiraquirathyroplastyalmirasirahspirashirah

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lire"?▾

"Lire" has 2 syllables: lir · e.

What does "lire" mean?▾

Lire: Flesh, brawn, or muscle; the fleshy part of a person or animal in contradistinction to the bone and skin.

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