word
Food
Greek
Gyro
YEE-roh
/ˈjɪroʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Gyro
Dictionary meaning
A Greek dish of meat roasted on a vertical spit, served in flatbread.
History and origin
Greek
Examples
- A street gyro with tzatziki and tomatoes is the perfect fast food.
Common mispronunciations
JY-rohGY-roh
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. The 'Gy' sounds like 'y' in Greek. Stress on first syllable. Not 'JY-roh'.
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