How to Pronounce "dilutes"
word
daɪˈɫuts/, /dɪˈɫuts
dye-LOOTS or di-LOOTS
daɪlˈuːts
dye-LOOTS
Definition
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another liquid. It can also mean to make something less strong or less effective.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˈɫuts/, /dɪˈɫuts
British English
daɪlˈuːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dye-LOOTS or di-LOOTS
UK
dye-LOOTS
Listen in Context
She dilutes the juice with water so it's not too sweet.
The chemist dilutes the acid before using it.
He dilutes the paint to make it lighter.
Adding ice dilutes the flavor of your drink, you know.