How to pronounce generation

Say it like this: /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

What does generation mean?

nounThe act of creating something or bringing something into being; production, creation.

The act of creating a living creature or organism; procreation.

“Generation by Copulation (certainly) extendeth not to Plants.”

Race, family; breed.

“Thy Mothers of my generation: what's she, if I be a Dogge?”

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gene general generally generate generic genetic genre get

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