How to Pronounce "illumination"
word
ˌɪˌɫuməˈneɪʃən
ih-LOO-muh-NAY-shun
ɪlˌuːmɪnˈeɪʃən
il-OO-min-AY-shun
Definition
The act of lighting something or the light that is provided in a place; can also refer to clear understanding or insight.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˌɫuməˈneɪʃən
British English
ɪlˌuːmɪnˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LOO-muh-NAY-shun
UK
il-OO-min-AY-shun
Listen in Context
The illumination in the museum was very bright.
Good illumination is important for reading.
They studied the effects of illumination on plants.
The city’s holiday illumination attracts thousands of tourists every year.