How to pronounce gyroplane
Say it like JY-roh-playn. Gyroplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- roh
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyroplane 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.
- playnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gyroplane
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JY-roh-playn.
What does gyroplane mean?
- Any aircraft that obtains lift from both rotating blades and small wings.
- An autogyro.
Where does gyroplane come from?
From gyro- + plane.
Questions about saying gyroplane
How do you pronounce gyroplane?
Say JY-roh-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪroʊˌpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyroplane?
Gyroplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · roh · playn.
Is gyroplane 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 /ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌpleɪn/ (JY-roh-playn).