How to Pronounce “gyro”

American (US)

/ˈjɪroʊ/

British (UK)

/ˈɡɪərəʊ/

noun — A Greek dish of meat cooked on a vertical spit and served in flatbread.

Example: He ordered a lamb gyro with extra tzatziki.

A loanword from Greek. The Greek sandwich is “YEE-roh”, following Greek γύρος, while the same spelling as a technical prefix (gyroscope) is “JY-roh”. Two pronunciations, one spelling.

Where the stress falls. “gyro” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈjɪroʊ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "gyro" mean?

gyro (noun): A Greek dish of meat cooked on a vertical spit and served in flatbread. For example — He ordered a lamb gyro with extra tzatziki.

How do you pronounce "gyro" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈjɪroʊ/. British English: /ˈɡɪərəʊ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "gyro"?

/ˈjɪroʊ/ in American English, /ˈɡɪərəʊ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "gyro"?

“gyro” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈjɪroʊ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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