How to Pronounce “initiative”
word
/ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
i-NI-shuh-tiv
/ɪnˈɪʃiətˌɪv/
i-NI-shee-uh-tiv
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
British English
/ɪnˈɪʃiətˌɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-NI-shuh-tiv
UK
i-NI-shee-uh-tiv
Listen in Context
She took the initiative to organize the meeting.
Our school started a new initiative to reduce waste.
Having initiative is important in any job.
If you want to impress your boss, it's a good idea to show some initiative.