To pronounce "dilate", say DIL-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪˈleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/daɪˈleɪt/
IPA
"dilate" has 3 syllables: dil-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better.”
“His heart dilates and glories in his strength.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dilate" has 3 syllables: dil · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "dilate" is /daɪˈleɪt/.
Dilate: To enlarge; to make bigger.
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