The word "gyro" (referring to the Greek dish) is commonly pronounced as:

• "YEE-roh" (with a soft "g" sound, like a "y")
• Sometimes also heard as "ZHEE-roh" or "JEE-roh" depending on regional accents.

The most authentic Greek pronunciation is closer to "YEE-roh." If you mean "gyro" as in the spinning object (gyroscope), it is usually pronounced:

• "JAI-roh" (with a hard "g" sound, like "guy").

Quick Tip:

• For the Greek food: YEE-roh
• For the spinning device: JAI-roh

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