How to pronounce diluted
Say it like dy-LOO-tud. Diluted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce diluted. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dy
- LOO
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diluted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diluted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-LOO-tid.
What does diluted mean?
- simple past and past participle of dilute How to pronounce dilute
- That has had something added in order to dilute it.“diluted orange juice”
Words that rhyme with diluted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diluted.
Questions about saying diluted
How do you pronounce diluted?
Say dy-LOO-tud. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈlutəd/. In British English it is /daɪˈluːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diluted?
Diluted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dy · LOO · tud.
Is diluted 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 /daɪˈluːtɪd/ (dy-LOO-tid).