How to Pronounce Initiation

To pronounce "initiation", say IN-it-iat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “initiation”

"initiation" has 4 syllables: in-it-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does initiation mean?

noun

The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced
“initiation into a society”
The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.

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Antonyms

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Words that rhyme with initiation

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trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation affirmation rumination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "initiation"?▾

"Initiation" has 4 syllables: in · it · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "initiation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "initiation" is /ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "initiation" mean?▾

Initiation: The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced

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