To pronounce "paleontologists", say PAL-eont-ol-og-ists — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAL-eont-ol-og-ists
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"paleontologists" has 5 syllables: pal-eont-ol-og-ists. It rhymes with epidemiologists and archaeologists, if that helps it stick.
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"Paleontologists" has 5 syllables: pal · eont · ol · og · ists.
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