How to pronounce falcons
Say it like FAL-kunz. Falcons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
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- FAL
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falcons 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.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of falcons
American and British speakers say falcons in essentially the same way: /ˈfælkənz/ in the US and /ˈfælkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-kunz.
What does falcons mean?
- plural of falcon How to pronounce falcon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of falcon How to pronounce falcon
Questions about saying falcons
How do you pronounce falcons?
Say FAL-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfælkənz/. In British English it is /ˈfælkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falcons?
Falcons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · kunz.
Do Americans and Brits say falcons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfælkənz/ and the British form is /ˈfælkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.