How to pronounce gyrocopter
Say it like JY-roh-kop-ter. Gyrocopter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- roh
- kop
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrocopter 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.
- kopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrocopter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JY-roh-kop-tuh.
What does gyrocopter mean?
- An autogyro, similar to a helicopter.
Where does gyrocopter come from?
From gyro- + -copter.
Questions about saying gyrocopter
How do you pronounce gyrocopter?
Say JY-roh-kop-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪroʊˌkɑptər/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌkɒptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrocopter?
Gyrocopter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · roh · kop · ter.
Is gyrocopter 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 /ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌkɒptə/ (JY-roh-kop-tuh).