To pronounce "illuminates", say ILL-um-in-at-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
illuminates
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ILL-um-in-at-es
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"illuminates" has 5 syllables: ill-um-in-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.
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"Illuminates" has 5 syllables: ill · um · in · at · es.
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