To pronounce "initially", say IN-it-ially — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈnɪʃli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪˈnɪʃli/
IPA
"initially" has 3 syllables: in-it-ially. It rhymes with superficially and beneficially, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“Initially, I found city life incredibly difficult, but now I'm used to it.”
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"Initially" has 3 syllables: in · it · ially.
The IPA transcription of "initially" is /ɪˈnɪʃli/.
Initially: At the beginning.
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