how to pronounce generation

/ˌɡeːnəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/

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generation is pronounced in four syllables

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eː

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t͡s

oː

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An example use of generation in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… ich glaube dass die generation viel mehr …”

meanings of generation

noun:

Generation.

generation frequency in german - B1 level of CEFR

the word generation occurs in german on average 35.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.