How to Pronounce "illustrious"
word
/ˌɪˈɫəstɹiəs/
i-LUHS-tree-uhs
/ɪlˈʌstɹɪəs/
i-LUSS-tree-uhs
Definition
Very well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements; famous in a positive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪˈɫəstɹiəs/
British English
/ɪlˈʌstɹɪəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-LUHS-tree-uhs
UK
i-LUSS-tree-uhs
Listen in Context
He had an illustrious career as a scientist.
She comes from an illustrious family of musicians.
Many illustrious leaders have shaped our country’s history.
People still talk about the illustrious writers of the past century.