How to Pronounce Contaminating

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

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

CONT-am-in-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “contaminating”

"contaminating" has 5 syllables: cont-am-in-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does contaminating 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 contaminating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

corruptingdirtyinfectiouscontaminantcontaminationimpurityinfectinginfection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contaminating"?▾

"Contaminating" has 5 syllables: cont · am · in · at · ing.

What does "contaminating" mean?▾

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

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