How to Pronounce "illustrations"
word
ˌɪɫəˈstɹeɪʃənz
il-uh-STRAY-shunz
ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃənz
il-uh-stray-SHUNZ
Definition
Pictures or drawings that are used to explain or decorate books, articles, or other text. They help readers understand ideas or make the content more interesting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪɫəˈstɹeɪʃənz
British English
ˌɪləstɹˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
il-uh-STRAY-shunz
UK
il-uh-stray-SHUNZ
Listen in Context
The children's book has colorful illustrations on every page.
The science textbook uses illustrations to explain difficult concepts.
He enjoys making illustrations for magazines.
The illustrations really bring the story to life.