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How to pronounce luminous in American English
“luminous” pronunciation by American speakers
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“luminous” in real sentences — American speakers
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and somehow not have luminous stuff.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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They're just too big and luminous.
GAO
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The density in luminous galaxies falls off like this.
NSF
Words that sound like “luminous”
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