How to pronounce gyrations
Say it like jy-RAY-shunz. Gyrations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- jy
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrations
American and British speakers say gyrations in essentially the same way: /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: jy-RAY-shunz.
What does gyrations mean?
- plural of gyration How to pronounce gyration
Words that rhyme with gyrations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gyrations.
Questions about saying gyrations
How do you pronounce gyrations?
Say jy-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrations?
Gyrations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: jy · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say gyrations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.