What is typically on a gyro?

Table of Contents:

1. What is typically on a gyro?
2. What do you serve with gyro?
3. Do you put french fries in gyros?
4. Why do New Yorkers say Houston?
5. How does a Southerner say pecan?
6. How do British pronounce pecan?
7. How do you pronounce pecan or pecan?
8. How do Texans pronounce pecan?

What is typically on a gyro?

It is typically served wrapped or stuffed in a pita, along with ingredients such as tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce....Gyro (food)

Gyros sandwiches/wraps in Greece, with meat, onions, tomato, lettuce, fries, and tzatziki rolled in a pita
Type	Meat or sandwich / wrap
Serving temperature	Hot

What do you serve with gyro?

What to Serve With Chicken Gyros? The obvious choice to add next to these gyros is a traditional Greek salad, but I also highly recommend this tasty Mediterranean couscous salad or this grilled zucchini salad. Greek Roasted Potatoes are also great to add, if you have the time.

Do you put french fries in gyros?

The meat is typically made from pork or lamb or a combination of both. ... He places the meat in the center of a round of flat pita bread, topped with onion, tomatoes, and tzatziki, and finished with a few French fries. When eating a gyro in the United States, the French fries are often left out.

Why do New Yorkers say Houston?

Houston Street (/ˈhaʊstən/ HOW-stən) is a major east-west thoroughfare in Lower Manhattan in New York City. ... The street's name is pronounced "HOW-stən", in contrast to the city of Houston, Texas, whose name is pronounced "HYOO-stən". The street was named for William Houstoun, while the city was named for Sam Houston.

How does a Southerner say pecan?

Not so fast. A poll conducted by the National Pecan Shellers Association asked Americans how they say it: A whopping 45 percent of Southerners say “PEE-can,” while nearly 70 percent of those living in the Northeast do, too.

How do British pronounce pecan?

Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of 'pecan':

1. Break 'pecan' down into sounds: [PI] + [KAN] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
2. Record yourself saying 'pecan' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.

How do you pronounce pecan or pecan?

The correct pronunciation is "pe-CAHN." I know, I'm just as shocked as you are, but it's true. The good news is, it doesn't make this nut any less delicious.

How do Texans pronounce pecan?

The survey also revealed Texans' preferred way to pronounce the much-loved nut, with 41% of respondents choosing “pih-kahn,” followed by “puh-kahn” at 34%. However, “pee-can” was the top pronunciation choice of respondents aged 18-22.