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generation

Definition:

(nou) all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age (nou) group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent (nou) the normal time between successive generations (nou) a stage of technological development or innovation (nou) a coming into being (nou) the production of heat or electricity (nou) the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən

Examples:

The second generation was managerial and generous.

The main feature of generation to generation is Compatibility.

Generativity is the concern of establishing and guiding the next generation.

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Common mistakes of generation pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "gen-ˈer-a-tion". The correct pronunciation is "ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən" in US and "ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən" in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "reɪ" sound.
Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the first syllable as "gin" instead of "gen". This leads to saying "gin-ə-ˈreɪ-tion". The correct form is "ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən". Tip: Practice the "e" in "gen" to ensure clarity.
Incorrect schwa sound: Learners might pronounce the second syllable as "er" instead of the schwa "ə", resulting in "gen-ˈer-a-tion". The correct pronunciation is "ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən". Tip: Remember that the schwa is a quick, neutral sound.
Omitted syllable: Some speakers may drop the middle syllable, saying "gen-ˈation". The full pronunciation is "ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən". Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly to avoid omissions.
Final syllable stress: A common mistake is stressing the last syllable, saying "gen-er-a-ˈtion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən". Tip: Focus on the rhythm of the word, keeping the last syllable light.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "generation"?

In American English, "generation" is pronounced as /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/, with the primary stress on the third syllable. In British English, it is pronounced the same way, /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/, so there is no difference in this case.

What are the syllables in "generation"?

The word "generation" has four syllables: gen-er-a-tion. You can break it down as "gen" (ˈdʒɛn), "er" (ə), "a" (ˈreɪ), and "tion" (ʃən).

Is there a schwa sound in "generation"?

Yes, "generation" contains two schwa sounds, which are the unstressed "er" (ə) and "tion" (ʃən). The schwa is often found in unstressed syllables and sounds like a quick, neutral vowel.

What is a common mistake when pronouncing "generation"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "gen-er-"a"-tion" instead of "gen-er-a-'tion." Remember that the primary stress is on the "ra" syllable, pronounced as "reɪ."