How to pronounce gyrocompass
Say it like JY-roh-kuhm-pus. Gyrocompass has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- roh
- kuhm
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrocompass 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrocompass
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JY-roh-kuhm-pus.
What does gyrocompass mean?
- A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.
- To use a gyrocompass.
Where does gyrocompass come from?
From gyro- + compass.
Questions about saying gyrocompass
How do you pronounce gyrocompass?
Say JY-roh-kuhm-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪroʊˌkʌmpəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌkʌmpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrocompass?
Gyrocompass has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · roh · kuhm · pus.
Is gyrocompass 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 /ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌkʌmpəs/ (JY-roh-kuhm-pus).