To pronounce "self-initiate", say SELF-in-it-iat-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-initiate
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SELF-in-it-iat-e
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"self-initiate" has 5 syllables: self-in-it-iat-e.
"Self-initiate" has 5 syllables: self · in · it · iat · e.
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