How to Pronounce "palaeontologist"
word
ˌpeɪliɑnˈtɑlədʒɪst
pay-lee-ahn-TOL-uh-jist
pˌæliːəntˈɒlədʒˌɪst
pal-ee-uhn-TOL-uh-jist
Definition
A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies fossils to learn about life in the past, such as ancient animals and plants.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpeɪliɑnˈtɑlədʒɪst
British English
pˌæliːəntˈɒlədʒˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pay-lee-ahn-TOL-uh-jist
UK
pal-ee-uhn-TOL-uh-jist
Listen in Context
The palaeontologist found a dinosaur bone.
My sister wants to be a palaeontologist when she grows up.
The museum invited a palaeontologist to give a talk.
As a palaeontologist, she travels around the world searching for fossils.