How to Pronounce "paleozoic"
word
ˌpeɪɫiəˈzoʊɪk
pay-lee-uh-ZOH-ik
ˌpæ.li.əˈzəʊ.ɪk
pal-ee-uh-ZOH-ik
Definition
Relating to or denoting the era in Earth's history, about 541 to 252 million years ago, when many major groups of animals first appeared.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpeɪɫiəˈzoʊɪk
British English
ˌpæ.li.əˈzəʊ.ɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pay-lee-uh-ZOH-ik
UK
pal-ee-uh-ZOH-ik
Listen in Context
The Paleozoic was a long era in Earth's history.
Many fish first appeared during the Paleozoic era.
Plants began moving onto land in the Paleozoic.
Geologists often talk about the Paleozoic when discussing early life forms.