How to Pronounce Luminous

To pronounce "luminous", say LUM-in-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈluːmɪnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈluːmɪnəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “luminous”

"luminous" has 3 syllables: lum-in-ous. It rhymes with numinous and voluminous, if that helps it stick.

What does luminous mean?

adjective

  1. Emitting light; glowing brightly.
  2. Brightly illuminated.

Synonyms

beamfulradiantshininglightedlit up

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Words that rhyme with luminous

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numinousvoluminousbituminous

Related words

lucentbrightglowingaglowlambentilluminatingglowlighted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "luminous"?▾

"Luminous" has 3 syllables: lum · in · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "luminous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "luminous" is /ˈluːmɪnəs/.

What does "luminous" mean?▾

Luminous: Emitting light; glowing brightly.

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