How to pronounce generators
Say it like JEN-uh-ray-terz. Generators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɚz/JEN-uh-ray-terz
UK British/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtəz/JEN-uh-ray-tuz
- JEN
- uh
- ray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of generators
- 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-tuz.
What does generators mean?
noun
- plural of generator How to pronounce generator
Questions about saying generators
How do you pronounce generators?
Say JEN-uh-ray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generators?
Generators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ray · terz.
Is generators 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 /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtəz/ (JEN-uh-ray-tuz).