How to Pronounce Tephrochronology

To pronounce "tephrochronology", say TEPHR-ochr-on-ol-ogy — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TEPHR-ochr-on-ol-ogy

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"tephrochronology" has 5 syllables: tephr-ochr-on-ol-ogy.

What does tephrochronology mean?

noun

  1. A geochronological technique that uses discrete layers of tephra to create a chronological framework in which paleoenvironmental or archaeological records can be placed.

Related words

tephrostratigraphythermochronometrystratigraphytypochronologygeochronologyastrochronologypaleochronologygeochronometer

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How many syllables are in "tephrochronology"?▾

"Tephrochronology" has 5 syllables: tephr · ochr · on · ol · ogy.

What does "tephrochronology" mean?▾

Tephrochronology: A geochronological technique that uses discrete layers of tephra to create a chronological framework in which paleoenvironmental or archaeological records can be placed.

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