How many syllables in "illuminate"?

"illuminate" has 4 silben (il - lu - mi - nate).

How to divide "illuminate"?

"illuminate" divides into 4 parts: il · lu · mi · nate.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (il... lu... mi... nate) and listen on SayItVid.

Silben-Leitfaden

4 Silben

"illuminate": 4 silben.

Silben:il·lu·mi·nate

Hauptbetonung

il-LU-mi-nate(il · lu · mi · nate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "illuminate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈluːmɪneɪt⁄

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How many syllables in "illuminate"?: "illuminate" has 4 silben (il - lu - mi - nate).
How to divide "illuminate"?: "illuminate" divides into 4 parts: il · lu · mi · nate.
Where is the stress in "illuminate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "illuminate"?: Say each syllable slowly (il... lu... mi... nate) and listen on SayItVid.