How to pronounce illumine
Say it like ih-LOO-mun. Illumine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ih
- LOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illumine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of illumine
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ih-LYOO-min.
What does illumine mean?
- To shine light on (something).
- To cause (something) to glow or shine with light.
- To enlighten (someone) spiritually; to induce (someone) to adopt, or believe in the truth of, a religion, religious tenet, etc.
Where does illumine come from?
From Middle English illuminen (“to light, light up; to shine; (figuratively) to enlighten spiritually; to make illustrious”) [and other forms], from Old French illuminer (“to light up, illuminate; (figuratively) to enlighten”) (modern Frenc
Words that rhyme with illumine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of illumine.
Questions about saying illumine
How do you pronounce illumine?
Say ih-LOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlumən/. In British English it is /ɪˈljuːmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illumine?
Illumine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · LOO · mun.
Is illumine 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 /ɪˈljuːmɪn/ (ih-LYOO-min).