How to pronounce gyro
Say it like JY-roh. Gyro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
- JY
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The Greek sandwich is 'YEE-roh'. The gyroscope sense starts with 'jy'.
Gyro 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.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gyro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JY-roh.
What does gyro mean?
- A gyroscope.
- A gyrocompass.
- An autogyro.
- A style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.“I'll have a gyro, please.”
Where does gyro come from?
Originally a shortening of gyroscope.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- detangler
- gyroscope
Words that rhyme with gyro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gyro.
Questions about saying gyro
How do you pronounce gyro?
Say JY-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪˌroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyro?
Gyro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · roh.
Is gyro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒaɪrəʊ/ (JY-roh).