How to pronounce gyroscope
Say it like JY-ruh-skohp. Gyroscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- ruh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyroscope 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gyroscope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JY-ruh-skohp.
What does gyroscope mean?
- An apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.
Questions about saying gyroscope
How do you pronounce gyroscope?
Say JY-ruh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyroscope?
Gyroscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · ruh · skohp.
Is gyroscope 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 /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskəʊp/ (JY-ruh-skohp).