How to Pronounce Dilatancy

To pronounce "dilatancy", say DIL-at-ancy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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9

Letters

DIL-at-ancy

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💡 Tip for remembering “dilatancy”

"dilatancy" has 3 syllables: dil-at-ancy.

What does dilatancy mean?

noun

  1. The property of dilating or expanding, especially by means of an increase in space between the component parts.
  2. The phenomenon of some substances whose viscosity increases with shear rate, or with pressure.

Related words

dilatednessexpandingnessdilatorinessexpandednessenlargednessdistensabilitydilutenessstretchedness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dilatancy"?▾

"Dilatancy" has 3 syllables: dil · at · ancy.

What does "dilatancy" mean?▾

Dilatancy: The property of dilating or expanding, especially by means of an increase in space between the component parts.

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