How to pronounce gyroscopic
Say it like jy-ruh-SKOP-ik. Gyroscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOP).
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- jy
- ruh
- SKOP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyroscopic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gyroscopic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jy-ruh-SKOP-ik.
What does gyroscopic mean?
- Pertaining to, by means of, or in the manner of a gyroscope.
Where does gyroscopic come from?
From gyroscope + -ic.
Words that rhyme with gyroscopic
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Questions about saying gyroscopic
How do you pronounce gyroscopic?
Say jy-ruh-SKOP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒaɪrəˈskɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒaɪrəˈskɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyroscopic?
Gyroscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOP). Broken into parts: jy · ruh · SKOP · ik.
Is gyroscopic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdʒaɪrəˈskɒpɪk/ (jy-ruh-SKOP-ik).