How to pronounce gyros
Say it like JY-rohz. Gyros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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US American/ˈdʒaɪˌroʊz/JY-rohz
UK British/ˈdʒaɪˌrəʊz/JY-rohz
- JY
- rohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyros 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.
- rohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gyros
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JY-rohz.
What does gyros mean?
noun
- Alternative form of gyro (“Greek sandwich”).
- plural of gyro (“Greek sandwich”) How to pronounce gyro
- plural of gyro (“gyroscope etc.”) How to pronounce gyro
Questions about saying gyros
How do you pronounce gyros?
Say JY-rohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪˌroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪˌrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyros?
Gyros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · rohz.
Is gyros 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 /ˈdʒaɪˌrəʊz/ (JY-rohz).