To pronounce "palaeontologist", say PAL-aeont-ol-og-ist — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAL-aeont-ol-og-ist
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"palaeontologist" has 5 syllables: pal-aeont-ol-og-ist.
"Palaeontologist" has 5 syllables: pal · aeont · ol · og · ist.
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