lyric

How to Split "lyric" into Syllables

The word lyric is divided into 2 syllables: ly·ric. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ly — 1st syllable
• ric — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lyric:

• IPA: /ˈlɪɹɪk/

📖 Definitions

1. lyric (comparative more lyric, superlative most lyric)
2. Of or relating to a writer of such poetry.

📚 Word Origin & History

From French lyrique, or its source, Latin lyricus, from Ancient Greek λυρικός (lurikós), from λύρα (lúra, “lyre”). Its English equivalent would be lyre +‎ -ic. The original Greek sense of "lyric poetry"—"poetry accompanied by the lyre" i.e. "words set to music"—eventually led to its use as "lyrics", first attested in Stainer and Barrett's 1876 Dictionary of Musical Terms. Stainer and Barrett used the word as a singular substantive: "Lyric, poetry or blank verse intended to...

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Understanding how to break down lyric into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lyric with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lyric	2	ly·ric
largo	2	lar-go
largish	2	lar-gish
Lauri's	2	lau-ri's
large	2	lar-ge

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to lyric:

Lyra, lyre, lyrical, lyrebird, lyricism, lyricist.