All words
word

paleontology

pay-lee-on-TOL-oh-jee

/ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒi/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

paleontology

Dictionary meaning

The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “paleontology” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction