How to Pronounce Paleomagnetism

To pronounce "paleomagnetism", say PAL-eom-agn-et-ism — 5 syllables, IPA /peɪlɪə(ʊ)ˈmaɡnətɪzm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/peɪlɪə(ʊ)ˈmaɡnətɪzm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paleomagnetism”

"paleomagnetism" has 5 syllables: pal-eom-agn-et-ism.

What does paleomagnetism mean?

noun

  1. The study of the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field as it has changed over geologic time.

Related words

magnetologygeomagnetismgeomagneticspaleoceanographygeomagnetistpaleoseismologistmagneticsmagmatology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paleomagnetism"?▾

"Paleomagnetism" has 5 syllables: pal · eom · agn · et · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "paleomagnetism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paleomagnetism" is /peɪlɪə(ʊ)ˈmaɡnətɪzm/.

What does "paleomagnetism" mean?▾

Paleomagnetism: The study of the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field as it has changed over geologic time.

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