How to Pronounce "dilating"
word
ˌdaɪˈɫeɪt
dy-LAYT-ing
daɪlˈeɪtɪŋ
dy-LAYT-ing
Definition
Becoming wider, larger, or more open. Often used for body parts like pupils or blood vessels.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdaɪˈɫeɪt
British English
daɪlˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-LAYT-ing
UK
dy-LAYT-ing
Listen in Context
The doctor checked if my pupils were dilating in the dark.
The medicine is dilating his blood vessels.
Some people have trouble dilating their eyes for an exam.
When the lights turned off suddenly, I could feel my pupils dilating fast.