How to Pronounce "initiate into"
expression
ih-NISH-ee-ayt IN-too
ih-NISH-ee-ayt IN-too
Definition
To formally introduce someone to a group, activity, or skill, often through a special process or ceremony.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-NISH-ee-ayt IN-too
UK
ih-NISH-ee-ayt IN-too
Listen in Context
They initiated her into the chess club with a small ceremony.
The teacher initiated the students into the basics of computer coding.
He was initiated into the mysteries of traditional medicine by his grandmother.
After months of hard work, she was finally initiated into the secret society.