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falcon
Definition:
(nou) diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɔːlkən
Examples:
The community mascot is the falcon.
The falcon has landed.
The falcon is the symbol of the Oyoko.
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Common mistakes of falcon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fal-CON" instead of "FAL-con". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as in /ˈfæl.kən/ for US and /ˈfɑːl.kən/ for UK.
- Overpronouncing "l": A common mistake is to exaggerate the "l" sound, making it sound like "fal-kun" instead of "fal-con". Tip: Keep the "l" soft and brief, focusing on the vowel sounds.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "falcon" as "falkn", dropping the vowel sound in the second syllable. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly, as in /ˈfæl.kən/ or /ˈfɑːl.kən/.
- Confusing it with "falconry": Learners sometimes mix "falcon" with "falconry", leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the distinct sounds of "falcon" and remember it has only two syllables.
- Mispronouncing "c": Some might mistakenly say "fal-sen" by misreading the "c" as an "s". Tip: Pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" sound, ensuring clarity in both syllables.