dilate
DAI-LAYT
dailayt
/ˌdaɪˈleɪt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “dilate” is spelled “dailayt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | ai | l | ay | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /aɪ/ | /l/ | /eɪ/ | /t/ |
English writes “dilate” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“dailayt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “dilate”
waitgreatlatehatedatestraightstateeightappreciateweight
“dilate” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “dilate”?
“dilate” is pronounced DAI-LAYT — IPA /ˌdaɪˈleɪt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “dailayt”.
How many syllables are in “dilate”?
“dilate” has 2 syllables: DAI-LAYT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).