How to pronounce generator
Say it like JEN-uh-ray-ter. Generator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of generator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does generator mean?
- an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
- engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
- someone who originates or causes or initiates something“he was the generator of several complaints”
Where does generator come from?
From Latin, from past participle of genero (“beget, father”), equivalent to generate + -or.
Questions about saying generator
How do you pronounce generator?
Say JEN-uh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generator?
Generator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ray · ter.
Is generator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə/ (JEN-uh-ray-tuh).