How to pronounce initiating
Say it like in-ISH-ee-ay-ting. Initiating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH).
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- in
- ISH
- ee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Initiating 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of initiating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-ISH-ee-ay-ting.
What does initiating mean?
- present participle and gerund of initiate How to pronounce initiate
Questions about saying initiating
How do you pronounce initiating?
Say in-ISH-ee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in initiating?
Initiating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH). Broken into parts: in · ISH · ee · ay · ting.
Is initiating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ (in-ISH-ee-ay-ting).