How many syllables in Illuminate?
Illuminate has 4 syllables: il-lu-mi-nate.
Illuminate has 4 syllables: il-lu-mi-nate.
il-lu-mi-nate
The word Illuminate has 4 syllables: il-lu-mi-nate. Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling. This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.
To light up or brighten, to make clear or understandable.
How many syllables are in 'Illuminate'?
How do you divide 'Illuminate' into syllables?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'Illuminate'?
Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?
The first syllable has a short 'i' vowel sound and the letter 'l' is a consonant. The second syllable has a long 'u' vowel sound and the letters 'l' and 'm' are consonants. The third syllable has a short 'i' vowel sound and the letter 'n' is a consonant. The fourth syllable has a long 'a' vowel sound and the letters 't' and 'e' are consonants.
The sun will illuminate the room when it rises in the morning.
Compare "illuminate" with another word →
Saved words stay on this device — see them all on your My List page, printable as a practice pack.
10 ( i, l, l, u, m, i, n, a, t, e )
8 ( i, l, u, m, n, a, t, e )
etanimulli
IPA (International): ˌɪˈlu:mɪnɪt
ARA (American): ˌɪˈlumɪnɪt
EPA (English): ˌɪˈlu:mɪnɪt
IH-LUW-MIH-NIH-T
Words with 4 Syllables
Words Starting with 'I'
Words with Similar Length