How to pronounce paleontology
Say it like pay-lee-un-TAH-luh-jee. Paleontology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAH).
- pay
- lee
- un
- TAH
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paleontology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paleontology
- 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-jee.
What does paleontology mean?
- The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.
Where does paleontology come from?
Attested since 1836 (as palæontology).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- palaeontology
- fossilology
Words that rhyme with paleontology
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Questions about saying paleontology
How do you pronounce paleontology?
Say pay-lee-un-TAH-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpeɪliənˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌpeɪliənˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paleontology?
Paleontology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAH). Broken into parts: pay · lee · un · TAH · luh · jee.
Is paleontology 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 /ˌpeɪliənˈtɒlədʒi/ (pay-lee-un-TOL-uh-jee).