To pronounce "paleocene", say PAL-eoc-en-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
paleocene
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PAL-eoc-en-e
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"paleocene" has 4 syllables: pal-eoc-en-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Paleocene" has 4 syllables: pal · eoc · en · e.
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