How to pronounce dilated
Say it like dy-LAY-tid. Dilated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- dy
- LAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dilated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-lay-tid.
What does dilated mean?
- Having undergone dilation; enlarged.
- Relatively large.
- simple past and past participle of dilate How to pronounce dilate
Words that rhyme with dilated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dilated.
Questions about saying dilated
How do you pronounce dilated?
Say dy-LAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilated?
Dilated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: dy · LAY · tid.
Is dilated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdaɪˌleɪtɪd/ (dy-lay-tid).