How To Say Gyros refers to the pronunciation of the Greek dish “gyros”. The word “gyros” is derived from the Greek word “” (pronounced yee-ros), which means “turn” or “circle”. This is in reference to the way the meat is cooked on a vertical rotisserie, slowly rotating as it cooks.
The pronunciation of “gyros” can vary depending on the region of Greece. In some areas, it is pronounced with a hard “g” sound, while in others it is pronounced with a softer “y” sound. The most common pronunciation, however, is with a hard “g” sound.
