How to pronounce gyratory
Say it like jy-RAY-tuh-ree. Gyratory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- jy
- RAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyratory 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gyratory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jy-RAY-tuh-ree.
What does gyratory mean?
- Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around.
- A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island.
Questions about saying gyratory
How do you pronounce gyratory?
Say jy-RAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /dʒaɪˈreɪtəri/. In British English it is /dʒaɪˈreɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyratory?
Gyratory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: jy · RAY · tuh · ree.
Is gyratory 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 /dʒaɪˈreɪtəri/ (jy-RAY-tuh-ree).