How to Pronounce "initiating"
word
ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ
ih-NISH-ee-ay-ting
ɪnˈɪʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ
ih-NISH-ih-ay-ting
Definition
Starting something, such as a process, action, or conversation for the first time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɪnˈɪʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-NISH-ee-ay-ting
UK
ih-NISH-ih-ay-ting
Listen in Context
He is initiating the meeting now.
She is initiating a new project at work.
We are initiating a conversation with our neighbors.
By initiating changes early, the team avoided bigger problems later.