How to Pronounce "gyros"
word
ˈdʒaɪˌɹoʊz
JY-rohz
dʒˈaɪɹəʊz
jy-ROHZ
Definition
A popular Greek dish made with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, usually served wrapped in pita bread with vegetables and sauces.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒaɪˌɹoʊz
British English
dʒˈaɪɹəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JY-rohz
UK
jy-ROHZ
Listen in Context
I tried a gyros for lunch today.
A gyros usually has meat, lettuce, tomato, and sauce in pita bread.
They sell gyros at the new Greek restaurant.
Let’s grab some gyros after work—I'm craving something tasty.