How to pronounce generations
Say it like jen-uh-RAY-shunz. Generations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- jen
- uh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of generations
American and British speakers say generations in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: jen-uh-RAY-shunz.
What does generations mean?
- plural of generation How to pronounce generation
Words that rhyme with generations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of generations.
Questions about saying generations
How do you pronounce generations?
Say jen-uh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generations?
Generations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: jen · uh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say generations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.