How to Pronounce "mesozoic"
word
ˌmɛsəˈzoʊɪk
mes-uh-ZOH-ik
ˌmiː.zəˈzəʊ.ɪk
mee-zuh-ZOH-ik
Definition
The Mesozoic is a geologic era that lasted from about 252 to 66 million years ago, known as the age of dinosaurs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛsəˈzoʊɪk
British English
ˌmiː.zəˈzəʊ.ɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mes-uh-ZOH-ik
UK
mee-zuh-ZOH-ik
Listen in Context
Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic era.
The Mesozoic lasted about 186 million years.
Many famous fossils are from the Mesozoic.
Scientists study the Mesozoic to understand how Earth's climate changed.