Illuminating has 5 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The planets and the stars insist on illuminating eager minds, being a guide among the darkness. | |
| 2. | When I heard my teacher's illuminating explanation, it was as though a blindfold was stripped from my eyes. | |
| 3. | When I heard my teacher's illuminating explanation, it was as though I suddenly saw the light. | |
| 4. | Their comments were illuminating. | |
| 5. | The warm light of the sunset is illuminating the landscape. |