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gyro
Definition:
(nou) a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread (nou) rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
Examples:
A piezoelectric transducer mounted in the gyro measures the dither.
The upper gyro is caged to the lower gyro in azimuth.
A gyro motor supply provides an alternating signal to a gyro hysterisis motor.
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Common mistakes of gyro pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "gy-ROH". The correct pronunciation is "GY-roh" with the primary stress on the first syllable (ˈjaɪ.roʊ in US, ˈjɪə.rəʊ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "gyro" with a long "i" sound, as in "eye", resulting in "gee-roh". The correct sound is a diphthong, pronounced as "GY-roh" (ˈjaɪ.roʊ in US, ˈjɪə.rəʊ in UK). Tip: Focus on the "y" sound blending into the "o".
- Ignoring the "g" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "g" at the beginning, saying "iro". This leads to a misunderstanding of the word. The correct pronunciation starts with "g", as in "GY-roh" (ˈjaɪ.roʊ in US, ˈjɪə.rəʊ in UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "g" clearly.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the ending: Some may say "gyro" with a short "o" sound, like "gy-roh". The correct pronunciation has a long "o" sound, pronounced as "GY-roh" (ˈjaɪ.roʊ in US, ˈjɪə.rəʊ in UK). Tip: Extend the "o" sound for accuracy.
- Misunderstanding regional variations: While "gyro" is commonly pronounced "GY-roh", some regions may use "YEE-roh". It's important to be aware of these differences. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both pronunciations to adapt to different contexts.