How to pronounce paleontologists
Say it like pay-lee-un-TOL-uh-jists. Paleontologists has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL).
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- pay
- lee
- un
- TOL
- uh
- jists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paleontologists 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.
- TOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paleontologists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pay-lee-un-TOL-uh-jists.
What does paleontologists mean?
- plural of paleontologist How to pronounce paleontologist
Questions about saying paleontologists
How do you pronounce paleontologists?
Say pay-lee-un-TOL-uh-jists. The American pronunciation is /ˌpeɪliənˈtɑlədʒɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌpeɪliənˈtɒlədʒɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paleontologists?
Paleontologists has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL). Broken into parts: pay · lee · un · TOL · uh · jists.
Is paleontologists pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpeɪliənˈtɒlədʒɪsts/ (pay-lee-un-TOL-uh-jists).