How to pronounce gyrating
Say it like JY-ray-ting. Gyrating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrating 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JY-ray-ting.
What does gyrating mean?
- present participle and gerund of gyrate How to pronounce gyrate
Questions about saying gyrating
How do you pronounce gyrating?
Say JY-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrating?
Gyrating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · ray · ting.
Is gyrating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdʒaɪˌreɪtɪŋ/ (JY-ray-ting).