How to pronounce falconry
Say it like FAL-kun-ree. Falconry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
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- FAL
- kun
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falconry 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of falconry
American and British speakers say falconry in essentially the same way: /ˈfælkənri/ in the US and /ˈfælkənri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-kun-ree.
What does falconry mean?
- The sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey, especially falcons and hawks.
Where does falconry come from?
From French fauconnerie.
Questions about saying falconry
How do you pronounce falconry?
Say FAL-kun-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfælkənri/. In British English it is /ˈfælkənri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falconry?
Falconry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · kun · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say falconry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfælkənri/ and the British form is /ˈfælkənri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.