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lyric
Definition:
(nou) the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number (nou) a short poem of songlike quality
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɪrɪk
Examples:
The content of the article is the lyric for the song.
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Common mistakes of lyric pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ly-RIC" instead of the correct "LYR-ic". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with the IPA notation /ˈlɪrɪk/ in US English and /ˈlɪrɪk/ in UK English.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the vowel sound in "lyric", saying "lee-ric" instead of using the short "i" sound. Tip: Focus on the short "i" as in "sit", represented by /ɪ/ in IPA.
- Dropping the final sound: Some may omit the final "c" sound, pronouncing it as "lyri". Tip: Ensure to articulate the "c" clearly, as in /ˈlɪrɪk/, to avoid losing the word's distinct sound.
- Lengthening the vowel: Learners might say "ly-REE-ic", elongating the vowel sound. Tip: Keep the vowel short, using the IPA /ˈlɪrɪk/ to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing with similar words: It's common to confuse "lyric" with "lyricist", mispronouncing it as "lyricist" when referring to just "lyric". Tip: Practice saying "lyric" alone to differentiate it from longer forms, ensuring clarity with /ˈlɪrɪk/.