To pronounce "decontamination", say DEC-ont-am-in-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decontamination
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DEC-ont-am-in-at-ion
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"decontamination" has 6 syllables: dec-ont-am-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Decontamination" has 6 syllables: dec · ont · am · in · at · ion.
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