How to pronounce "contaminated"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "contaminated"

Learn how to break down "contaminated" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

con-t-a-m-i-nated
6 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

K AH0 N T AE1 M AH0 N EY2 T IH0 D
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "contaminated"

Verb

  • To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.
    Example: "This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink."
  • To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.
  • To make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.
    Example: "Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly."
  • To infect, often with bad objects

Adjective

  • Adulterated; impure

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