How to pronounce initialed
Say it like in-ISH-uld. Initialed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH).
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- in
- ISH
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Initialed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of initialed
American and British speakers say initialed in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɪʃəld/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɪʃəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ISH-uld.
What does initialed mean?
Questions about saying initialed
How do you pronounce initialed?
Say in-ISH-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɪʃəld/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɪʃəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in initialed?
Initialed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH). Broken into parts: in · ISH · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say initialed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɪʃəld/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɪʃəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.