How to pronounce initiators
Say it like in-ISH-ee-ay-terz. Initiators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH).
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- in
- ISH
- ee
- ay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Initiators 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.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of initiators
- 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-ISH-ee-ay-tuz.
What does initiators mean?
- plural of initiator How to pronounce initiator
Questions about saying initiators
How do you pronounce initiators?
Say in-ISH-ee-ay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in initiators?
Initiators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH). Broken into parts: in · ISH · ee · ay · terz.
Is initiators 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 /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəz/ (in-ISH-ee-ay-tuz).