How to Pronounce Illuminated

To pronounce "illuminated", say ILL-um-in-at-ed — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “illuminated”

"illuminated" has 5 syllables: ill-um-in-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does illuminated mean?

verb

To shine light on something.
To decorate something with lights.

adjective

Irradiated by light, lit
(of a manuscript) decorated and illustrated.

Synonyms

illustrate quill bring home clarify elucidate explicitize sort out straighten out lighted lit up

Words that rhyme with illuminated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elated exasperated agitated infatuated aggravated inundated irritated sophisticated antiquated reiterated incapacitated captivated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "illuminated"?▾

"Illuminated" has 5 syllables: ill · um · in · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "illuminated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "illuminated" is /ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪd/.

What does "illuminated" mean?▾

Illuminated: To shine light on something.

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