The pronunciation of "gyro" depends on the context:
1. Greek Food (Gyro Sandwich)
- Pronounced as "YEE-roh" or "ZHEE-roh" (with a soft "g" like the "s" in "measure").
- The most common and widely accepted pronunciation in English is "YEE-roh."
2. Gyroscope or Gyro (short for gyroscope)
- Pronounced as "JAI-roh" (rhymes with "hero").
Summary:
Word Context| Pronunciation
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Greek food (gyro)| YEE-roh
Gyroscope (gyro)| JAI-roh
If you’re talking about the delicious Greek sandwich, go with "YEE-roh."
