How to Pronounce "generate"
word
/ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/
JEN-uh-rayt
/dʒˈɛnəɹˌeɪt/
JEN-uh-rayt
Definition
To produce or create something, often something new or needed, like ideas, energy, or results.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/
British English
/dʒˈɛnəɹˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEN-uh-rayt
UK
JEN-uh-rayt
Listen in Context
The power plant generates electricity for the city.
The teacher asked us to generate ideas for our project.
Friction can generate heat.
This app can generate a password for you automatically.