How Many Syllables Are in "Illuminate"?
illuminate has 4 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
il-lu-mi-nate
- Word
- illuminate
- Syllable count
- 4
- Pronunciation
- /ɪˈlu.mə.neɪt/
- Part of speech
- verb
Definition
To light up; also to make clear.
Example sentence
Lanterns illuminate the garden at night.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..