How to pronounce gyre
Say it like JY-er. Gyre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyre 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gyre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JY-uh.
What does gyre mean?
- A swirling vortex.
- A circular or spiral motion; also, a circle described by a moving body; a revolution, a turn.
- An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.“Most ships that tried to cross the Pacific in the past would get stuck in the gyres and never make it out.”
- To spin around; to gyrate, to whirl.
- To make (something) spin or whirl around; to spin, to whirl.
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Words that rhyme with gyre
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Questions about saying gyre
How do you pronounce gyre?
Say JY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyre?
Gyre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · er.
Is gyre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒaɪə/ (JY-uh).