To pronounce "initiating", say IN-it-iat-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
initiating
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IN-it-iat-ing
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"initiating" has 4 syllables: in-it-iat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Initiating" has 4 syllables: in · it · iat · ing.
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