How to Pronounce Contamination

To pronounce "contamination", say CONT-am-in-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contamination”

"contamination" has 5 syllables: cont-am-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does contamination mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of contaminating
  2. Something which contaminates.

Synonyms

defilementpollutiontaint

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Words that rhyme with contamination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

contaminanttaintpollutionpollutantcross-contaminationfoulingpolluterpolluting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contamination"?▾

"Contamination" has 5 syllables: cont · am · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "contamination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contamination" is /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/.

What does "contamination" mean?▾

Contamination: The act or process of contaminating

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