kyrie

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ky-ri-e (3)

English Definition

A short liturgical prayer that begins with or consists of the words 'Kyrie eleison'.

Example Sentence

The church choir sang the Kyrie during the Sunday service.

US IPA /ˈkɪrieɪ/
UK IPA /ˈkɪərɪeɪ/