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How to pronounce Gilroy?

Pronunciation of Gilroy in Ireland

The Irish pronunciation of Gilroy, specifically in Dublin, Ireland, is

G IH L R OY
  • g sounds like the 'g' in go
  • ih sounds like the 'i' in it
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • r sounds like the 'r' in rat
  • oy sounds like the 'oy' in boy

"Original Irish: Mac Giolla'n Ri; literal translation - Son of the servant of the king; but could be interpreted as Under the protection of the king. Cf with MacGilgun Original Irish: Mac Giolla Gona; literal translation - Son of the servant of the gun; but could be interpreted as Under the protection of the gun"

Type of Name: Last Name, Surname, Family Name
Origin: Irish
Other spelling(s): Kilroy, Gilmore, Kilmore
Meaning: Son Of The Servant Of The King


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Pronunciation of Gilroy in Ireland

The Irish pronunciation of Gilroy, specifically in Dublin, Ireland, is

"Gil" - "roy"

Two syllables, evenly stressed

Origin: Irish - Mac Giolla'n Ri
Literal: Son of the servant of the king, but also interpreted as Under the protection of the king, Cf Mac Giolla Gonna, Son of the servant of the gun, understood to mean Under the protection of the gun

"Original Irish: Mac Giolla'n Ri; literal translation - Son of the servant of the king; but could be interpreted as Under the protection of the king. Cf with MacGilgun Original Irish: Mac Giolla Gona; literal translation - Son of the servant of the gun; but could be interpreted as Under the protection of the gun"

Type of Name: Last Name, Surname, Family Name
Origin: Irish
Other spelling(s): Kilroy, Gilmore, Kilmore
Meaning: Son Of The Servant Of The King


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