How to Pronounce “contaminated”
word
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/
kuhn-TAM-uh-nay-tid
/kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪtɪd/
kuhn-TAM-i-nay-tid
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/
British English
/kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TAM-uh-nay-tid
UK
kuhn-TAM-i-nay-tid
Listen in Context
The detective realized the evidence had been contaminated by the first officers on the scene.
The water supply was contaminated with lead.
Don't eat that — the food might be contaminated.
The contaminated soil needs to be removed before building.