How to pronounce lyrics
lyrics
/ˈlɪrɪks/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Lyrics, sound by sound
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce lyrics?
Lyrics is pronounced /ˈlɪrɪks/ in American English.
How many syllables are in lyrics?
Lyrics has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in lyrics?
The first syllable: /ˈlɪrɪks/.