generate

/ˈdʒenəreɪt/

Syllables gen·er·ate

Stress GEN-er-ate

Phonics Breakdown

gen

/dʒen/

soft g

er

/ər/

er schwa

ate

/reɪt/

long a-e

Meaning

to produce or create something

Sound Reference

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gen=/dʒen/(general) + er=/ər/(teacher) + ate=/eɪt/(late)

Example

The new engine can generate more power.