How to Pronounce Lyre

To pronounce "lyre", say LYRE — one syllable, IPA /ˈlaɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈlaɪ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lyre”

"lyre" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with inquire and spire, if that helps it stick.

What does lyre mean?

noun

  1. An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
  2. A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.

Synonyms

yoke lute

Words that rhyme with lyre

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquirespireesquirefiretwirerequiresquireinspireaspireexpirequireperspire

Related words

chordedorpheanoiseautheorbolyrayokevoyl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lyre"?▾

"Lyre" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lyre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lyre" is /ˈlaɪ.ə/.

What does "lyre" mean?▾

Lyre: An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.

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