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How to pronounce illuminated in American English
“illuminated” pronunciation by American speakers
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“illuminated” in real sentences — American speakers
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WILL IT BE FULLY ILLUMINATED OR PARTIALLY ILLUMINATED?
NASA
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Was that grade crossing adequately illuminated?
NTSB
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passes to see the Earth illuminated.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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