How to pronounce illuminated
Say it like il-OO-muh-nay-tud. Illuminated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- il
- OO
- muh
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illuminated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of illuminated
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LYOO-mih-nay-tid.
What does illuminated mean?
- provided with artificial light“illuminated advertising”“looked up at the lighted windows”
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Questions about saying illuminated
How do you pronounce illuminated?
Say il-OO-muh-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈluməˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪˈljuːmɪneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illuminated?
Illuminated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: il · OO · muh · nay · tud.
Is illuminated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪˈljuːmɪneɪtɪd/ (ih-LYOO-mih-nay-tid).