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Words with Root “-ont-” in French

Browse French words sharing the root “-ont-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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-ont- Greek *onta* (beings, existence); relates to being

paléontologique
7 syllables15 letters
pa··on·to·lo·gi·que
/pa.le.ɔ̃.tɔ.lɔ.ʒik/
adjective

“Paléontologique” is a French adjective meaning “paleontological.” It is divided into seven syllables: pa-lé-on-to-lo-gi-que, with stress on the penultimate syllable (-lo-). The word is derived from Greek roots and follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel sounds.

paléontologistes
7 syllables16 letters
pa··on·to·lo·giste·s
/paleɔ̃tɔlɔʒist/
noun

The word 'paléontologistes' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun derived from Greek roots, meaning 'paleontologists'.