Dilation

How many syllables in Dilation?

dilation has 3 syllables

Split Dilation into syllables?

di-la-tion

Definition of Dilation

The action of enlarging or stretching something.

How should Dilation divide into syllables

There are 3 syllables in this word. The vowels are 'i', 'a', and 'o'. The consonants are 'd', 'l', 't', and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Dilation

Noun

The dilation of her pupils indicated that she was scared.

Sentences with Dilation

  • The doctor used dilation to help her patient's breathing.
  • The dilation of the balloon made it easier to blow up.
  • The dilation of her eyes made her look surprised.
  • The dilation of his blood vessels caused his blood pressure to drop.
  • The dilation of the cervix is a sign of labor.
  • The dilation of the iris controls how much light enters the eye.
  • The dilation of the bronchioles helps to increase airflow.
  • The dilation of the student's pupils showed that she was interested in the lesson.
  • The dilation of the arteries can lead to hypertension.
  • The dilation of the stomach can cause discomfort after eating.

Quotes with Dilation

  • The dilation of the heart is not always a good thing. - Sanjay Gupta
  • The dilation of the mind is a powerful thing. - Bryant McGill
  • The pupil dilation response is a significant indicator of arousal. - John Medina
  • The dilation of the cervix is a natural part of the birthing process. - Ina May Gaskin
  • Sometimes the only way to move forward is through the dilation of pain. - Bryant McGill

Number of characters in Dilation

8 ( d, i, l, a, t, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Dilation

7 ( d, i, l, a, t, o, n )

Dilation Backwards

noitalid

Phonetic Transcription of Dilation

IPA (International): ˌdaɪˈleɪʃʌn

ARA (American): ˌdaɪˈleʃʌn

EPA (English): ˌdaɪˈleɪʃʌn

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