How to Pronounce "contaminating"
word
kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ
kuhn-TAM-uh-nay-ting
kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
kuhn-TAM-in-AY-ting
Definition
Making something dirty, harmful, or unsafe by adding dangerous or unwanted substances. Commonly used when talking about the environment, food, or water.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ
British English
kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TAM-uh-nay-ting
UK
kuhn-TAM-in-AY-ting
Listen in Context
Factories are contaminating the river with chemicals.
Throwing trash in the forest is contaminating the environment.
People are worried about bacteria contaminating the food.
I think your hands are contaminating the dough—try washing them first.