How to Pronounce "initial"
word
/ˌɪˈnɪʃəɫ/
i-NI-shuhl
/ɪnˈɪʃəl/
i-NI-shuhl
Definition
Existing or happening at the beginning of something. As a noun, it can also mean the first letter of a person's name.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪˈnɪʃəɫ/
British English
/ɪnˈɪʃəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-NI-shuhl
UK
i-NI-shuhl
Listen in Context
My initial idea was to stay home.
The initial price was too high.
Please write your initials at the bottom.
Her initial reaction was surprise, but then she laughed.