How to pronounce gyrfalcon
Say it like JUR-fal-kun. Gyrfalcon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- fal
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyrfalcon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- falGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gyrfalcon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-fawl-kun.
What does gyrfalcon mean?
- Falco rusticolus, a large bird of prey that breeds on Arctic coasts and islands of North America, Europe and Asia.
Where does gyrfalcon come from?
From Old French gerfaucon (modern French gerfaut), with the first element probably from Old High German gīr (“vulture”) (whence the German Geier).
Questions about saying gyrfalcon
How do you pronounce gyrfalcon?
Say JUR-fal-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝˌfælkən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyrfalcon?
Gyrfalcon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · fal · kun.
Is gyrfalcon 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 /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ (JUR-fawl-kun).