How to Pronounce "initiation"
word
/ˌɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
in-ISH-ee-AY-shuhn
/ɪnˌɪʃɪˈeɪʃən/
in-ISH-i-AY-shuhn
Definition
The process of beginning something, or a ceremony that marks someone's introduction to a group, activity, or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
British English
/ɪnˌɪʃɪˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ISH-ee-AY-shuhn
UK
in-ISH-i-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The club held an initiation for all new members.
Her initiation into the company was last week.
The initiation of the project starts tomorrow.
He was really nervous before his fraternity initiation.