How to Pronounce Illustrated

To pronounce "illustrated", say ILL-ustr-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪləstɹeɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈɪləstɹeɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “illustrated”

"illustrated" has 4 syllables: ill-ustr-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does illustrated mean?

verb

  1. To shed light upon.
  2. To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.

    “We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples.”

noun

  1. A newspaper featuring illustrations.

Synonyms

glorifyilluminate

Words that rhyme with illustrated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

pictorialillustrationlistedartworkexampleaccompaniedpresentedclarified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "illustrated"?▾

"Illustrated" has 4 syllables: ill · ustr · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "illustrated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "illustrated" is /ˈɪləstɹeɪtɪd/.

What does "illustrated" mean?▾

Illustrated: To shed light upon.

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