How to Pronounce Cross-pollinate

To pronounce "cross-pollinate", say CROSSP-oll-in-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CROSSP-oll-in-at-e

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"cross-pollinate" has 5 syllables: crossp-oll-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does cross-pollinate mean?

verb

To pollinate using cross-pollination

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How many syllables are in "cross-pollinate"?▾

"Cross-pollinate" has 5 syllables: crossp · oll · in · at · e.

What does "cross-pollinate" mean?▾

Cross-pollinate: To pollinate using cross-pollination

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