How to Pronounce Illustrations

To pronounce "illustrations", say ILL-ustr-at-ions — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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13

Letters

ILL-ustr-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “illustrations”

"illustrations" has 4 syllables: ill-ustr-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does illustrations mean?

noun

  1. The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
  2. That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.

Words that rhyme with illustrations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

examplerepresentativeexemplificationinstancecartoonschartsclarificationsdesigns

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "illustrations"?▾

"Illustrations" has 4 syllables: ill · ustr · at · ions.

What does "illustrations" mean?▾

Illustrations: The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.

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