What is the pronunciation of gyro?
A gyro is a Greek dish made with seasoned meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and typically served in pita bread with vegetables and sauces such as tzatziki.
Pronunciation (regular alphabet):
Greek dish:
gyro (YEER-oh)
Gyroscope (abbreviation):
gyro (JY-roh)
The pronunciation depends on the meaning. When referring to the Greek food, the most common pronunciation is “YEER-oh.” When gyro is used as a shortened form of gyroscope, it is pronounced “JY-roh,” matching the pronunciation of “gyroscope.”
Pronunciation (IPA):
Greek dish:
US: /ˈjɪr.oʊ/
UK: /ˈjɪə.rəʊ/ or /ˈdʒɪə.rəʊ/
Gyroscope (abbreviation):
US: /ˈdʒaɪ.roʊ/
UK: /ˈdʒaɪ.rəʊ/
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