How to Pronounce Lyrics

To pronounce "lyrics", say LYRICS — one syllable, IPA /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lyrics”

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

What does lyrics mean?

noun

  1. A lyric poem.
  2. (also in plural) The words of a song or other vocal music. The singular form often refers to a part of the words, whereas the plural form can refer to all of the words.

    “The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.”

noun

  1. The words to a song (or other vocal music).

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with lyrics

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hyraxstyraxpyrexmirexcyrix

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lyrics"?▾

"Lyrics" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lyrics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lyrics" is /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/.

What does "lyrics" mean?▾

Lyrics: A lyric poem.

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