How to Pronounce "paleontologists"
word
ˌpeɪɫiənˈtɑɫədʒɪsts
pay-lee-uhn-TOL-uh-jists
ˌpeɪlɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪsts
pay-lee-ON-TOL-uh-jists
Definition
Paleontologists are scientists who study fossils to learn about ancient life forms and past environments on Earth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpeɪɫiənˈtɑɫədʒɪsts
British English
ˌpeɪlɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pay-lee-uhn-TOL-uh-jists
UK
pay-lee-ON-TOL-uh-jists
Listen in Context
Many paleontologists work at natural history museums.
Paleontologists study dinosaur bones to learn about the past.
Some paleontologists search for fossils in deserts.
Most paleontologists have to travel a lot for fossil digs.