How to Pronounce Contaminates

To pronounce "contaminates", say CONT-am-in-at-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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12

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CONT-am-in-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “contaminates”

"contaminates" has 5 syllables: cont-am-in-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does contaminates mean?

verb

  1. To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

    “This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink.”

  2. To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.

Words that rhyme with contaminates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contaminates"?▾

"Contaminates" has 5 syllables: cont · am · in · at · es.

What does "contaminates" mean?▾

Contaminates: To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

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