How to Pronounce Falcon

To pronounce "falcon", say FALC-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɒlkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɒlkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “falcon”

"falcon" has 2 syllables: falc-on. It rhymes with malkin and balkin, if that helps it stick.

What does falcon mean?

noun

  1. Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.
  2. A female such bird, a male being a tiercel.

verb

  1. To hunt with a falcon or falcons.

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Words that rhyme with falcon

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malkinbalkincalkindalkonsalkin

Related words

hawklannerbirdnighthawkhawkishsharkbaskingpilgrim

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "falcon"?▾

"Falcon" has 2 syllables: falc · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "falcon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "falcon" is /ˈfɒlkən/.

What does "falcon" mean?▾

Falcon: Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

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