To pronounce "adulteration", say AD-ult-er-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
adulteration
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"adulteration" has 5 syllables: ad-ult-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Adulteration" has 5 syllables: ad · ult · er · at · ion.
Adulteration: The action of adulterating, being mixed with extraneous material, illicit substitution of one substance for another.
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