How many syllables in "lyra"?

"lyra" has 2 lettergrepen (ly - ra).

How to divide "lyra"?

"lyra" divides into 2 parts: ly · ra.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lyra": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ly·ra

Hoofdklemtoon

LY-ra(ly · ra)● ○

Stress in "lyra" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlaɪ.rə⁄

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IPAˈlaɪ.rə

Lettergrepenly·ra

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How many syllables in "lyra"?: "lyra" has 2 lettergrepen (ly - ra).
How to divide "lyra"?: "lyra" divides into 2 parts: ly · ra.
Where is the stress in "lyra"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lyra"?: Say each syllable slowly (ly... ra) and listen on SayItVid.