How to pronounce giro
Say it like JY-roh. Giro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of giro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JY-roh.
What does giro mean?
- A transfer of funds between different account holders, carried out by the bank according to payer's written instructions.
- An unemployment benefit cheque.
- To transfer funds between different account holders, carried out by the bank according to payer's written instructions.
Words that rhyme with giro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of giro.
Words that sound like giro
Questions about saying giro
How do you pronounce giro?
Say JY-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giro?
Giro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · roh.
Is giro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒaɪrəʊ/ (JY-roh).
What words sound the same as giro?
Giro sounds the same as gyro in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.