How to Pronounce Dilution

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/daɪˈljuːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dilution”

"dilution" has 3 syllables: dil-ut-ion. It rhymes with retribution and absolution, if that helps it stick.

What does dilution mean?

noun

  1. The process of making something dilute.
  2. A solution that has had additional solvent, such as water, added to it into order to make it less concentrated.

Antonyms

concentration

Words that rhyme with dilution

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retributionabsolutionresolutionrestitutiondiminutiondestitutionexecutionsolutioncontributionevolutiondissolutionconvolution

Related words

dilutingdiluentdilutedepletionattenuationdisintegrationdimmingweakening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dilution"?▾

"Dilution" has 3 syllables: dil · ut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dilution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dilution" is /daɪˈljuːʃən/.

What does "dilution" mean?▾

Dilution: The process of making something dilute.

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