LYRIST Meaning of LYRIST in English I lyrist 'lyric poet' BrE AmE ˈlɪr ɪst § -əst ▷ lyrist|s s II lyrist 'lyre player' BrE AmE ˈla ɪ ‿ər ɪst ˈlɪr ɪst; § -əst ▷ lyrist|s s Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary. Английский словарь произношений Longman. 2012