How to Pronounce Gyrfalcon

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gyrfalcon”

"gyrfalcon" has 2 syllables: gyrfalc-on. It rhymes with gerfalcon and jerfalcon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gerfalcon, jerfalcon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gyrfalcon mean?

noun

  1. Any large falcon, especially as used to fly at herons.
  2. Falco rusticolus, a large bird of prey that breeds on Arctic coasts and islands of North America, Europe and Asia.

Words that rhyme with gyrfalcon

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gerfalconjerfalcon

Related words

gerfalconfalconlongwingfalcon-gentilfalconetfalcon-gentlefalconiformgentle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gyrfalcon"?▾

"Gyrfalcon" has 2 syllables: gyrfalc · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "gyrfalcon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gyrfalcon" is /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/.

What does "gyrfalcon" mean?▾

Gyrfalcon: Any large falcon, especially as used to fly at herons.

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