How to Pronounce "contaminants"
word
kənˈtæmənənts
kuhn-TAM-uh-nuhnts
kəntˈæmɪnənts
kuhnt-AM-in-uhnts
Definition
Contaminants are substances that make something dirty, unsafe, or impure by being mixed with it. They are often found in water, food, or air and can be harmful to health.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtæmənənts
British English
kəntˈæmɪnənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TAM-uh-nuhnts
UK
kuhnt-AM-in-uhnts
Listen in Context
We must remove contaminants from drinking water.
Factories can release contaminants into the air.
Food contaminants can cause illness.
The laboratory detected several contaminants in the sample.