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How to pronounce giron

Say it like ZHIR-un. Giron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHIR).

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US American/ˈʒɪrən/ZHIR-un
UK British/ˈʒɪrən/ZHIR-un
  • ZHIR
  • un
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Giron pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ZHIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of giron

American and British speakers say giron in essentially the same way: /ˈʒɪrən/ in the US and /ˈʒɪrən/ in the UK.

British respelling: ZHIR-un.

What does giron mean?

noun
  1. Alternative form of gyron.

Questions about saying giron

How do you pronounce giron?

Say ZHIR-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈʒɪrən/. In British English it is /ˈʒɪrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in giron?

Giron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHIR). Broken into parts: ZHIR · un.

Do Americans and Brits say giron the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʒɪrən/ and the British form is /ˈʒɪrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).