How to pronounce falconet
Say it like fal-kuh-NET. Falconet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- fal
- kuh
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falconet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- falGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of falconet
American and British speakers say falconet in essentially the same way: /ˌfælkəˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌfælkəˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: fal-kuh-NET.
What does falconet mean?
- A small or young falcon.
- Any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia.
Where does falconet come from?
From falcon + -et.
Words that rhyme with falconet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of falconet.
Questions about saying falconet
How do you pronounce falconet?
Say fal-kuh-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌfælkəˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌfælkəˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falconet?
Falconet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: fal · kuh · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say falconet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfælkəˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌfælkəˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.