How to pronounce gyrose
Say it like JY-rohs. Gyrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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US American/ˈdʒaɪroʊs/JY-rohs
UK British/ˈdʒaɪrəʊs/JY-rohs
- JY
- rohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrose 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.
- rohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JY-rohs.
What does gyrose mean?
adjective
- Turned round like a crook, or bent to and fro.
Where does gyrose come from?
From gyre + -ose.
Questions about saying gyrose
How do you pronounce gyrose?
Say JY-rohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪroʊs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrose?
Gyrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · rohs.
Is gyrose 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 /ˈdʒaɪrəʊs/ (JY-rohs).