To pronounce "illuminate", say ILL-um-in-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
illuminate
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ILL-um-in-at-e
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"illuminate" has 5 syllables: ill-um-in-at-e.
"Illuminate" has 5 syllables: ill · um · in · at · e.
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