How to pronounce gyration
Say it like jy-RAY-shun. Gyration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- jy
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gyration
American and British speakers say gyration in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒaɪˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /dʒaɪˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: jy-RAY-shun.
What does gyration mean?
- The act of turning or whirling, especially around a fixed axis or center; a circular or spiral motion; rotation.
- A rotation around an axis which is not the center of rotational symmetry; an eccentric or off-center rotation.
- One of the whorls of a spiral univalve shell.
Where does gyration come from?
From gyre (“to spin around; to gyrate, to whirl; (rare) to make (something) spin or whirl around; to spin, to whirl”) + -ation (suffix indicating actions or processes).
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Words that rhyme with gyration
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Questions about saying gyration
How do you pronounce gyration?
Say jy-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒaɪˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /dʒaɪˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyration?
Gyration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: jy · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say gyration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒaɪˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /dʒaɪˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.