To pronounce "lyricist", say LYRIC-ist — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"lyricist" has 2 syllables: lyric-ist. It rhymes with empiricist, if that helps it stick.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lyricist" has 2 syllables: lyric · ist.
Lyricist: A person who writes the lyrics of a song.
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