How to Pronounce Dilatation

To pronounce "dilatation", say DIL-at-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dilatation”

"dilatation" has 4 syllables: dil-at-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does dilatation mean?

noun

  1. Prolixity; diffuse discourse.
  2. The act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on all sides; the state of being dilated

Synonyms

dilation

Words that rhyme with dilatation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

dilationenlargementexpansiondistensionwideningbroadeningstretchingspread

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dilatation"?▾

"Dilatation" has 4 syllables: dil · at · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dilatation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dilatation" is /dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "dilatation" mean?▾

Dilatation: Prolixity; diffuse discourse.

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