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