How to Pronounce Illustrator

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “illustrator”

"illustrator" has 4 syllables: ill-ustr-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does illustrator mean?

noun

  1. A person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines)

    “Terry is one of the best illustrators of children's books in the country.”

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Words that rhyme with illustrator

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perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

cartoonistartistdesignerdraftspersondraftsmanartistsillustrationsillustrationist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "illustrator"?▾

"Illustrator" has 4 syllables: ill · ustr · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "illustrator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "illustrator" is /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/.

What does "illustrator" mean?▾

Illustrator: A person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines)

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