How to pronounce initialling
Say it like in-ISH-uh-ling. Initialling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH).
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- in
- ISH
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Initialling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of initialling
American and British speakers say initialling in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ISH-uh-ling.
What does initialling mean?
- present participle and gerund of initial How to pronounce initial
Questions about saying initialling
How do you pronounce initialling?
Say in-ISH-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in initialling?
Initialling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH). Broken into parts: in · ISH · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say initialling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.