How to pronounce dilatation
Say it like dil-uh-TAY-shun. Dilatation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- dil
- uh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilatation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dilatation
American and British speakers say dilatation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dil-uh-TAY-shun.
What does dilatation mean?
- Prolixity; diffuse discourse.
- The act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on all sides; the state of being dilated
- A dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ.
Where does dilatation come from?
From Old French dilatation, from Late Latin dīlātātio, early 15th c.
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Words that rhyme with dilatation
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Questions about saying dilatation
How do you pronounce dilatation?
Say dil-uh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilatation?
Dilatation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: dil · uh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dilatation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪləˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.