How to pronounce dilution
Say it like dy-LOO-shun. Dilution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dy
- LOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilution 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dilution
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dy-LYOO-shun.
What does dilution mean?
- The process of making something dilute.
- A solution that has had additional solvent, such as water, added to it into order to make it less concentrated.
- The process of bringing in unskilled workers to replace skilled ones, for example during wartime.
Where does dilution come from?
From dilute + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dilution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dilution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying dilution
How do you pronounce dilution?
Say dy-LOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈluʃən/. In British English it is /daɪˈljuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilution?
Dilution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dy · LOO · shun.
Is dilution pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /daɪˈljuːʃən/ (dy-LYOO-shun).