How to Pronounce Generations

To pronounce "generations", say GEN-er-at-ions — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “generations”

"generations" has 4 syllables: gen-er-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does generations mean?

noun

  1. The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.
  2. The act of creating a living creature or organism; procreation.

Words that rhyme with generations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

propagationmultiplicationcoevalscontemporariesagescenturiescohortsdeployment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "generations"?▾

"Generations" has 4 syllables: gen · er · at · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "generations"?▾

The IPA transcription of "generations" is /ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/.

What does "generations" mean?▾

Generations: The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

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