How to pronounce initiator
Say it like in-ih-SHEE-ay-ter. Initiator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE).
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- in
- ih
- SHEE
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Initiator 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of initiator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-ih-SHEE-ay-tuh.
What does initiator mean?
- One who initiates.
- A substance that initiates a chain reaction or polymerization.
- A component of a nuclear weapon that produces a burst of neutrons to start the chain reaction.
Where does initiator come from?
Borrowed from Latin initiātor.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying initiator
How do you pronounce initiator?
Say in-ih-SHEE-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪˈʃieɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪˈʃiːeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in initiator?
Initiator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE). Broken into parts: in · ih · SHEE · ay · ter.
Is initiator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪnɪˈʃiːeɪtə/ (in-ih-SHEE-ay-tuh).