How to pronounce paleontologist
Say it like pay-lee-un-TAH-luh-jist. Paleontologist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAH).
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US American/ˌpeɪliənˈtɑlədʒɪst/pay-lee-un-TAH-luh-jist
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- pay
- lee
- un
- TAH
- luh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paleontologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does paleontologist mean?
noun
- One who studies paleontology.
Where does paleontologist come from?
From paleontology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with paleontologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paleontologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying paleontologist
How do you pronounce paleontologist?
Say pay-lee-un-TAH-luh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌpeɪliənˈtɑlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paleontologist?
Paleontologist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAH). Broken into parts: pay · lee · un · TAH · luh · jist.