How to pronounce paleomagnetism
Say it like pay-lee-uh-uh-MAG-nuh-tizm. Paleomagnetism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAG).
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- pay
- lee
- uh
- uh
- MAG
- nuh
- tizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paleomagnetism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- payKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paleomagnetism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pay-lee-uh-uh-MAG-nuh-tizm.
What does paleomagnetism mean?
- The study of the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field as it has changed over geologic time.
Where does paleomagnetism come from?
From paleo- + magnetism.
Questions about saying paleomagnetism
How do you pronounce paleomagnetism?
Say pay-lee-uh-uh-MAG-nuh-tizm. The American pronunciation is /peɪliəʊˈmæɡnətɪzm/. In British English it is /peɪliəʊˈmæɡnətɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paleomagnetism?
Paleomagnetism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAG). Broken into parts: pay · lee · uh · uh · MAG · nuh · tizm.
Is paleomagnetism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /peɪliəʊˈmæɡnətɪzm/ (pay-lee-uh-uh-MAG-nuh-tizm).