How to Pronounce "illuminating"
word
ˌɪˈɫuməˌneɪtɪŋ
i-LOO-muh-nay-ting
ɪlˈuːmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
i-LOO-mi-nay-ting
Definition
Giving new light or making something clearer, either by actually providing light or by making things easier to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈɫuməˌneɪtɪŋ
British English
ɪlˈuːmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-LOO-muh-nay-ting
UK
i-LOO-mi-nay-ting
Listen in Context
The candle gave an illuminating glow to the room.
Her explanation was very illuminating.
The documentary is illuminating for anyone interested in history.
I found his comments on the issue truly illuminating.