word
pollination
pol-ih-NAY-shun
ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
pollination
Dictionary meaning
The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower (stamen) to the female part (pistil), enabling fertilisation; accomplished by wind, water, insects, birds, and other animals.
History and origin
Latin — pollen (fine flour, dust).
Common mispronunciations
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