How to Pronounce "Gyro"

Q: How do you pronounce Gyro?

Gyro is pronounced ˈjɪroʊ. It originates from Greek. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Q: Is Gyro hard to pronounce?

Gyro is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈjɪroʊ.

Medium

🌐 Greek word

IPA ˈjɪroʊ

Syllables: gy·ro

What does "Gyro" mean?

noun

A Greek dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, served in pita bread with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.

Example: "We enjoyed delicious lamb gyros at the Mediterranean restaurant."

Origin of "Gyro"

From Greek γύρος (gyros), meaning turn or revolution.

How to Say "Gyro"

🗣️ Step by Step

Sounds like YEE-roh, with the stress on the first syllable: YEE. The first part 'YEE' is like the word 'yeast' without the 'st', and 'roh' rhymes with 'go'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'JAI-roh', confusing the initial sound with a different pronunciation common in other contexts.

💬 Example

We enjoyed delicious lamb gyros at the Mediterranean restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Gyro?

Gyro is pronounced ˈjɪroʊ. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Is Gyro hard to pronounce?

Gyro is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈjɪroʊ.

What language is Gyro from?

Gyro originates from Greek. From Greek γύρος (gyros), meaning turn or revolution.

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