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Words with Root “paleo-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “paleo-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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paleo- Greek origin, meaning 'ancient', refers to ancient life forms.
micropaleontology
7 syllables17 letters
mi·cro·pa·leo·tol·o·gy
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˌpeɪliəˈnɒlədʒi/
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Micropaleontology is a noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables: mi-cro-pa-leo-tol-o-gy. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tol'). Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.