How to Pronounce Luminaries

To pronounce "luminaries", say LUM-in-ar-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

LUM-in-ar-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “luminaries”

"luminaries" has 4 syllables: lum-in-ar-ies. It rhymes with contemporaries and adversaries, if that helps it stick.

What does luminaries mean?

noun

  1. One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in their chosen field; a leading light.
  2. A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

Synonyms

guiding light

Words that rhyme with luminaries

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contemporariesadversariesmercenariesemissariescariesariescanariesbeneficiariesintermediarieslibrariesprimariespreliminaries

Related words

leaderstorchesluminairesluminositiesluminariasluminantlanternsluminous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "luminaries"?▾

"Luminaries" has 4 syllables: lum · in · ar · ies.

What does "luminaries" mean?▾

Luminaries: One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in their chosen field; a leading light.

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