generation

How many syllables in generation?

  4 syllables

Divide generation into syllables:   gen-er-a-tion
Primary syllable stress:   gen-er-a-tion
Secondary syllable stress:   gen-er-a-tion
How to pronounce generation:   jen-er-ey-shun
How to say generation:

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Synonyms for generation


1 syllable
  • day
  • time
2 syllables
  • age band
  • classmate's
  • cohort
  • making
  • age group
  • classmates
  • lifetime
3 syllables
  • age bracket
  • invention
5 syllables
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