Sir Francis Drake Channel

English

Etymology

The strait is named after English explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake (around 1540 - 1596).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɜː ˈfɹɑːn.sɪs ˈdɹeɪk ˈt͡ʃæn.əl/
• Hyphenation: Sir Fran‧cis Drake Chan‧nel
• Rhymes: -ænəl

Proper noun

Sir Francis Drake Channel

1. A strait in the British Virgin Islands.