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How to pronounce “illuminate”

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Pronunciation guide for illuminate

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of illuminate with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Inside Story of Notre-Dame’s Incredible Reconstructionand the flames illuminate the cathedral.
Definition summary: (transitive) To shine light on something.

Example 1 of 8

The Inside Story of Notre-Dame’s Incredible Reconstruction

and the flames illuminate the cathedral.

[Verb]
(transitive) To shine light on something.
(transitive) To decorate something with lights.
(transitive, figurative) To clarify or make something understandable.
(transitive) To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
(transitive, figurative) To make spectacular.
(intransitive) To glow; to light up.
(intransitive) To be exposed to light.
(transitive, military) To direct a radar beam toward.
[Adjective]
(obsolete) Enlightened, illuminated, made bright.
(figurative) Enlightened spiritually, divinely taught or inspired; in technical use, converted, baptized.
(archaic) Learned, erudite.
[Noun]
Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

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