How to pronounce cogenerate
Say it like koh-JEN-uh-rayt. Cogenerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- koh
- JEN
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cogenerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cogenerate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-JEN-uh-rayt.
What does cogenerate mean?
- To generate two forms of energy simultaneously.
Where does cogenerate come from?
From co- + generate (backformation from cogeneration).
Words that rhyme with cogenerate
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Questions about saying cogenerate
How do you pronounce cogenerate?
Say koh-JEN-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cogenerate?
Cogenerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: koh · JEN · uh · rayt.
Is cogenerate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkəʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ (koh-JEN-uh-rayt).