How to pronounce generating
Say it like JEN-uh-ray-ting. Generating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generating 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of generating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JEN-uh-ray-ting.
What does generating mean?
- present participle and gerund of generate How to pronounce generate
Questions about saying generating
How do you pronounce generating?
Say JEN-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generating?
Generating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ray · ting.
Is generating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (JEN-uh-ray-ting).