To pronounce "decontaminated", say DEC-ont-am-in-at-ed — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decontaminated
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DEC-ont-am-in-at-ed
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"decontaminated" has 6 syllables: dec-ont-am-in-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.
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"Decontaminated" has 6 syllables: dec · ont · am · in · at · ed.
Decontaminated: To remove contamination from (something), rendering it safe.
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