How to Pronounce "kyrie"
word
ˈkɪəɹ.ɪˌeɪ
KEE-uh-ree-ay
ˈkɪəɹ.ɪˌeɪ
KEE-uh-ree-ay
Definition
'Kyrie' is a short prayer or song in Christian liturgy that asks God for mercy, often sung as 'Kyrie eleison,' which means 'Lord, have mercy' in Greek.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪəɹ.ɪˌeɪ
British English
ˈkɪəɹ.ɪˌeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEE-uh-ree-ay
UK
KEE-uh-ree-ay
Listen in Context
The choir sang the kyrie during mass.
The priest began with the kyrie at the service.
Many old churches include the kyrie in their worship.
The most moving part of the concert was the choir's kyrie.