How to Pronounce "contaminates"
word
kənˈtæməˌneɪts
kuhn-TAM-uh-nayts
kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪts
kuhn-TAM-in-ayts
Definition
To make something dirty, impure, or harmful by adding a dangerous or unwanted substance.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtæməˌneɪts
British English
kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TAM-uh-nayts
UK
kuhn-TAM-in-ayts
Listen in Context
Dumping waste contaminates the river.
Oil from the factory contaminates the soil.
Plastic waste contaminates the ocean.
Sometimes even a tiny bit of lead contaminates drinking water.