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paleontologist
Definition:
(nou) a specialist in paleontology
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I'm a mammalian paleontologist and a taxonomist.
The family was named by the paleontologist Edward Drinker Cope in 1889.
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Common mistakes of paleontologist pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "paleontologist" as /ˌpeɪliˈɒn.tɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ (UK). The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒɪst/. Tip: Focus on the "tologist" part for the correct emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: The "ae" in "paleontologist" is often mispronounced. Some say /ˈpeɪl/ instead of /ˈpeɪli/. Remember, the "ae" sounds like /eɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "pale" with a clear "a" sound.
- Missing syllables: Some people omit the "on" syllable, pronouncing it as "paleontologist" /ˈpeɪlˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/. Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly: /ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒɪst/. Tip: Break it down into parts: "pale-o" + "on" + "tologist."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "o" in "tologist" is sometimes pronounced incorrectly as /ɒ/, leading to "paleontologist" sounding like /ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒɪst/. The correct sound is /ə/. Tip: Practice the "o" as a schwa sound /ə/ for clarity.
- Overemphasis on "t": Some learners overly stress the "t" in "tologist," leading to a harsh pronunciation. The correct pronunciation is smoother: /ˈtɒl.ə.dʒɪst/. Tip: Keep the "t" soft to maintain a natural flow in speech.