How to Pronounce "gestating"
word
ˈdʒɛsˌteɪt
JESS-tayt-ing
dʒɪstˈeɪtɪŋ
ji-STAY-ting
Definition
To carry a developing baby or offspring inside the body before birth. It can also be used metaphorically for developing ideas or projects over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛsˌteɪt
British English
dʒɪstˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JESS-tayt-ing
UK
ji-STAY-ting
Listen in Context
The cat is gestating her kittens.
She is gestating and will give birth soon.
The project has been gestating for months.
Scientists observed that the elephant was gestating longer than expected.