word
gestation
jes-TAY-shun
dʒɛˈsteɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
gestation
Dictionary meaning
The process of carrying a developing embryo; the period of development of a project.
History and origin
Latin — 'to carry'.
Examples
- The product was in gestation for two years before its public launch.
Common mispronunciations
GES-tay-shunjeh-STAY-shun
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