How to pronounce contaminating
Say it like kun-TAM-uh-nay-ting. Contaminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM).
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- kun
- TAM
- uh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contaminating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contaminating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-TAM-uh-nay-ting.
What does contaminating mean?
- present participle and gerund of contaminate How to pronounce contaminate
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Questions about saying contaminating
How do you pronounce contaminating?
Say kun-TAM-uh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contaminating?
Contaminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM). Broken into parts: kun · TAM · uh · nay · ting.
Is contaminating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/ (kun-TAM-uh-nay-ting).