How to Pronounce "initiates"
word
ˌɪˈnɪʃiəts
ih-NISH-ee-ates
ɪˈnɪʃieɪts
ih-NISH-ee-ayts
Definition
Starts something or causes something to begin. It can also mean to formally admit someone into a group or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnɪʃiəts
British English
ɪˈnɪʃieɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-NISH-ee-ates
UK
ih-NISH-ee-ayts
Listen in Context
The teacher initiates the lesson with a story.
She initiates the meeting every Monday.
The company initiates a new project.
Once he initiates the process, everyone else follows.