How to pronounce gyrus
Say it like JY-rus. Gyrus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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- JY
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrus 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrus
American and British speakers say gyrus in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒaɪrəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒaɪrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JY-rus.
What does gyrus mean?
- A fold or ridge on the cerebral cortex of the brain.“The sulci and gyri are the grooves and ridges, respectively.”
Words that rhyme with gyrus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gyrus.
Questions about saying gyrus
How do you pronounce gyrus?
Say JY-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪrəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrus?
Gyrus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say gyrus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒaɪrəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒaɪrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.