How to Pronounce "contaminate"
word
kənˈtæməˌneɪt
kuhn-TAM-uh-nayt
kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪt
kuhn-TAM-in-ayt
Definition
To make something dirty, harmful, or dangerous by adding a substance that is not supposed to be there.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtæməˌneɪt
British English
kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TAM-uh-nayt
UK
kuhn-TAM-in-ayt
Listen in Context
Chemicals can contaminate the river.
Do not contaminate the food with dirty hands.
Oil spills can contaminate the ocean.
If you leave meat out too long, bacteria can quickly contaminate it.