How to Pronounce "illuminates"
word
ˌɪˈɫuməˌneɪts
i-LOO-muh-nayts
ɪlˈuːmɪnˌeɪts
i-LOO-min-ayts
Definition
To shine light on something so it becomes visible; also used to mean making something clear or easier to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈɫuməˌneɪts
British English
ɪlˈuːmɪnˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-LOO-muh-nayts
UK
i-LOO-min-ayts
Listen in Context
The lamp illuminates the entire room.
The teacher illuminates the topic for the students.
The sun illuminates everything during the day.
This new research really illuminates why the system failed.