How to pronounce illuminator
Say it like il-OO-muh-nay-ter. Illuminator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- il
- OO
- muh
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illuminator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of illuminator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: il-OO-muh-nay-tuh.
What does illuminator mean?
- One who illuminates; an explainer.
- An artist who adds illustrations and decorations to illuminated manuscriptsᵂ.
Where does illuminator come from?
From illuminate + -or.
Questions about saying illuminator
How do you pronounce illuminator?
Say il-OO-muh-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈluməˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈluːməˌneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illuminator?
Illuminator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: il · OO · muh · nay · ter.
Is illuminator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪˈluːməˌneɪtə/ (il-OO-muh-nay-tuh).