How to Pronounce Decontaminate

To pronounce "decontaminate", say DEC-ont-am-in-at-e — 6 syllables, IPA /diːkənˈtæmɪneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

13

Letters

/diːkənˈtæmɪneɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “decontaminate”

"decontaminate" has 6 syllables: dec-ont-am-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does decontaminate mean?

verb

  1. To remove contamination from (something), rendering it safe.

Words that rhyme with decontaminate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

uncontaminatedesterilizesanitizedetergedesanitizedesanctifydetoxifydepollute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decontaminate"?▾

"Decontaminate" has 6 syllables: dec · ont · am · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decontaminate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decontaminate" is /diːkənˈtæmɪneɪt/.

What does "decontaminate" mean?▾

Decontaminate: To remove contamination from (something), rendering it safe.

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