How to Pronounce Initialise

To pronounce "initialise", say IN-it-ial-is-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

IN-it-ial-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “initialise”

"initialise" has 5 syllables: in-it-ial-is-e.

What does initialise mean?

verb

  1. To assign initial values to something
  2. To assign an initial value to a variable

Related words

initializezeroiseindividualiseoptimiseinternalisefinaliseintellectualisecustomise

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How many syllables are in "initialise"?▾

"Initialise" has 5 syllables: in · it · ial · is · e.

What does "initialise" mean?▾

Initialise: To assign initial values to something

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