How to Pronounce "paleontology"
word
pay-lee-uhn-TOL-uh-jee
pay-lee-on-TOL-uh-jee
Definition
Paleontology is the scientific study of fossils to understand the history of life on Earth. It helps scientists learn about ancient plants, animals, and environments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpeɪɫiənˈtɑɫədʒi
British English
ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pay-lee-uhn-TOL-uh-jee
UK
pay-lee-on-TOL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
Paleontology studies the remains of ancient animals and plants.
You can learn about dinosaurs in paleontology class.
My sister wants to study paleontology at the university.
Without paleontology, we wouldn’t know how life has changed over millions of years.