How to Pronounce "lira"
word
ˈɫɪɹə
LEER-uh
lˈiəɹɐ
LEE-ruh
Definition
Lira can refer to the former currency of Italy and some other countries, or to a stringed musical instrument from ancient times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪɹə
British English
lˈiəɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEER-uh
UK
LEE-ruh
Listen in Context
The Italian lira was replaced by the euro in 2002.
He collects old lira coins.
A lira is an ancient string instrument.
I found some lira in my grandfather’s old wallet.