How to pronounce Paleozoic
Say it like pay-lee-uh-ZOH-ik. Paleozoic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZOH).
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- pay
- lee
- uh
- ZOH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paleozoic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Paleozoic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pay-lee-uh-ZOH-ik.
What does Paleozoic mean?
- Of a geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon that comprises the Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous and Permian periods from about 542 to 250 million years ago, from the age of trilobites to that of reptiles.
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Questions about saying Paleozoic
How do you pronounce Paleozoic?
Say pay-lee-uh-ZOH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpeɪliəˈzoʊɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpeɪliəˈzəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Paleozoic?
Paleozoic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZOH). Broken into parts: pay · lee · uh · ZOH · ik.
Is Paleozoic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpeɪliəˈzəʊɪk/ (pay-lee-uh-ZOH-ik).