How to pronounce gyri
Say it like JY-ry. Gyri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- ry
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyri 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.
- ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gyri
American and British speakers say gyri in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒaɪraɪ/ in the US and /ˈdʒaɪraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JY-ry.
What does gyri mean?
- plural of gyrus How to pronounce gyrus
Questions about saying gyri
How do you pronounce gyri?
Say JY-ry. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪraɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyri?
Gyri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · ry.
Do Americans and Brits say gyri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒaɪraɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒaɪraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.