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It’s ASTONISHING: The Real Pronunciation of Gyro You’ve Been Saying Wrong! If you love Greek cuisine, you’ve probably heard the word gyro uttered many times—often with a twang or an awkward accent that doesn’t quite match the authentic sound. But here’s the shocking truth: You’ve been pronouncing it wrong. For years, most English speakers have approximated gyro as “JEE-roh” or “JEE-roh” with a stress on the first syllable and a sharp, rolled “r.” That’s not how native Greek speakers really say it—and now, thanks to linguistic insight and simple phonetic clarity, we’re uncovering the real, authentic pronunciation of gyro that will transform your language skills (and impress everyone at your next restaurant). ### The Common Mispronunciation: Why It’s Not Correct