To pronounce "dilates", say DIL-at-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dilates" has 3 syllables: dil-at-es.
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.”
"Dilates" has 3 syllables: dil · at · es.
Dilates: To enlarge; to make bigger.
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