How do you pronounce "initials"?

In American English: /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/ (i-NISH-uhlz). In British English: /ɪnˈɪʃəlz/ (in-ISH-uhlz). In Canadian English: /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/ (i-NISH-uhlz). In Australian English: /ɪnˈɪʃəlz/ (in-ISH-uhlz).

Is "initials" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/ (i-NISH-uhlz), while in British English it's /ɪnˈɪʃəlz/ (in-ISH-uhlz).

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initials

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/ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/

i-NISH-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

ɪini·nɪʃti·əlzals

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