How to Pronounce Generate

To pronounce "generate", say GEN-er-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “generate”

"generate" has 4 syllables: gen-er-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does generate mean?

verb

To bring into being; give rise to.
“The discussion generated an uproar.”
To produce as a result of a chemical or physical process.
“Adding concentrated sulphuric acid to water generates heat.”

Synonyms

create spawn

Antonyms

annihilate degenerate extinguish erase

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Words that rhyme with generate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "generate"?▾

"Generate" has 4 syllables: gen · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "generate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "generate" is /ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/.

What does "generate" mean?▾

Generate: To bring into being; give rise to.

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