How to pronounce guiro
Say it like GWIR-oh. Guiro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWIR).
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- GWIR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guiro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of guiro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GWY-roh.
What does guiro mean?
- Synonym of sekere.
- A musical instrument, a shaker, made of a hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side, and played by rubbing a stick or scraper ("pua") along the notches to produce a ratchet-like sound.
- A genre of traditional Cuban music, used in santería rituals.
Where does guiro come from?
Borrowed from Spanish güiro.
Words that rhyme with guiro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guiro.
Questions about saying guiro
How do you pronounce guiro?
Say GWIR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡwaɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guiro?
Guiro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWIR). Broken into parts: GWIR · oh.
Is guiro 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 /ˈɡwaɪrəʊ/ (GWY-roh).