To pronounce "cross-contamination", say CROSSC-ont-am-in-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"cross-contamination" has 6 syllables: crossc-ont-am-in-at-ion.
noun
"Cross-contamination" has 6 syllables: crossc · ont · am · in · at · ion.
Cross-contamination: The transfer of a contaminant from one source to another.
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