Subject: Gyrfalcon - Pronunciation??
Date: Jan 19 22:14:32 2002
From: MaryK - bassclef at seanet.com


Hi Everybody,

OK, I've heard it pronounced "Gearfalcon" and "Jeerfalcon." I guess we know
which bird we're talking about either way, but what's the correct/preferred
pronunciation?

TIA,

Mary Klein
Seattle WA
BassClef at seanet.com