How to pronounce generate
Say it like JEN-uh-rayt. Generate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
- JEN
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 generate
American and British speakers say generate in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-rayt.
What does generate mean?
- bring into existence“The new manager generated a lot of problems”“The computer bug generated chaos in the office”
- give or supply“The cow brings in 5 liters of milk”“This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn”
- produce (energy)“We can't generate enough power for the entire city”“The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity”
Where does generate come from?
From Latin generō (“beget, procreate, produce”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix), from genus (“a kind, race, family”, gener- in compounds) + -ō; see genus.
Words that rhyme with generate
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Questions about saying generate
How do you pronounce generate?
Say JEN-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generate?
Generate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say generate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.