How do you pronounce "gyrfalcon"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɜːrˌfɔːlkən/ (JUR-fawl-kun). In British English: /ˈdʒɜːˌfɔːlkən/ (JUR-fawl-kun). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɜːrˌfɔːlkən/ (JUR-fawl-kun). In Australian English: /ˈdʒɜːˌfɔːlkən/ (JUR-fawl-kun).

Is "gyrfalcon" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɜːrˌfɔːlkən/ (JUR-fawl-kun), while in British English it's /ˈdʒɜːˌfɔːlkən/ (JUR-fawl-kun).

How to Pronounce "gyrfalcon"

gyrfalcon

noun

rareAnimals

/ˈdʒɜːrˌfɔːlkən/

JUR-fawl-kun

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɜːrgyr·fɔːlfal·kəncon

Source

85%confidence✏️ Merriam-Webster, cross-referenced with birding guides

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Example

“The gyrfalcon is the largest falcon species in the world.”

Common Mistakes

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/ˈdʒaɪrˌfɔːlkən/→/ˈdʒɜːrˌfɔːlkən/

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