How to Pronounce "generator"
word
/ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪtɝ/
JE-nuh-ray-dur
/dʒˈɛnəɹˌeɪtɐ/
JE-nuh-ray-tuh
Definition
A generator is a machine that produces electricity. It can also mean anything or anyone that creates or produces something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪtɝ/
British English
/dʒˈɛnəɹˌeɪtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JE-nuh-ray-dur
UK
JE-nuh-ray-tuh
Listen in Context
We used a generator during the power outage.
The generator is in the basement.
They bought a new generator for the hospital.
The old generator makes a lot of noise when it starts up.