How to Pronounce Dilute

To pronounce "dilute", say DIL-ut-e — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪˈljuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/daɪˈljuːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dilute”

"dilute" has 3 syllables: dil-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does dilute mean?

noun

  1. An animal having a lighter-coloured coat than is usual.

verb

  1. To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.
  2. To weaken, especially by adding a foreign substance.

adjective

  1. Having a low concentration.

    “Clean the panel with a dilute, neutral cleaner.”

  2. Weak; reduced in strength by dilution; diluted.

Antonyms

condense

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Words that rhyme with dilute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

thinreduceweakeneddebaseadulteratewashystretchweak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dilute"?▾

"Dilute" has 3 syllables: dil · ut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dilute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dilute" is /daɪˈljuːt/.

What does "dilute" mean?▾

Dilute: An animal having a lighter-coloured coat than is usual.

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