How to Pronounce Crosspollination

To pronounce "crosspollination", say CROSSP-oll-in-at-ion — 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-ion

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"crosspollination" has 5 syllables: crossp-oll-in-at-ion.

What does crosspollination mean?

noun

  1. Fertilization by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to a stigma of another
  2. Inspiration, stimulation or influence between diverse elements

Related words

cross-fertilisationpolliniserpollenisercrosscontaminationpolyploidisationallopolyploidisationalloploidisationbiofertilisation

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How many syllables are in "crosspollination"?▾

"Crosspollination" has 5 syllables: crossp · oll · in · at · ion.

What does "crosspollination" mean?▾

Crosspollination: Fertilization by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to a stigma of another

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