How to pronounce falconer
Say it like FAL-kuh-ner. Falconer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfælkənɚ/FAL-kuh-ner
UK British/ˈfɒlkənə/FOL-kuh-nuh
- FAL
- kuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falconer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of falconer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOL-kuh-nuh.
What does falconer mean?
noun
- A person who breeds or trains hawks or other birds of prey.
- One who follows the sport of fowling with hawks.
Where does falconer come from?
From Middle English fauconer, from Old French falconer, fauconer, from faucon (“falcon”).
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Questions about saying falconer
How do you pronounce falconer?
Say FAL-kuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈfælkənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒlkənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falconer?
Falconer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · kuh · ner.
Is falconer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɒlkənə/ (FOL-kuh-nuh).