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generate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒenəreɪt
Examples:
Which other sport can generate substantial newspaper column inches over the equivalent of the suspense created by five successive maidens
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Common mistakes of generate pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "gen-ˈer-ate". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt" in US and "ˈdʒɛn.ə.rət" in UK. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Many pronounce "generate" with an exaggerated "e" sound, leading to "ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt". The correct pronunciation has a more neutral schwa sound in the second syllable. Tip: Keep the second syllable soft and quick.
- Omitting the final "t": Some learners might drop the "t" at the end, saying "ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪ". This changes the word entirely. The final "t" is crucial in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "t" clearly.
- Confusing the vowel sounds: Some might confuse the vowel sounds in "generate", mispronouncing it as "ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.reɪt". The correct vowel in the second syllable is a schwa sound. Tip: Practice distinguishing between "ə" and "ɪ" for clarity.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "g": A few may pronounce the "g" as a hard "g" like in "go", resulting in "ˈgɛn.ə.reɪt". The correct sound is a soft "j" as in "judge". Tip: Remember that "generate" starts with the "j" sound, not a hard "g".