How to pronounce gyrodynes
Say it like JIR-uh-dynz. Gyrodynes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIR).
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- JIR
- uh
- dynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrodynes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dynzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrodynes
American and British speakers say gyrodynes in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪrədaɪnz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪrədaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIR-uh-dynz.
What does gyrodynes mean?
- plural of gyrodyne How to pronounce gyrodyne
Questions about saying gyrodynes
How do you pronounce gyrodynes?
Say JIR-uh-dynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪrədaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪrədaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrodynes?
Gyrodynes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIR). Broken into parts: JIR · uh · dynz.
Do Americans and Brits say gyrodynes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪrədaɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪrədaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.