how to pronounce initials

/ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/

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initials is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of initials in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

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meanings of initials

noun:

Plural of initial.
An abbreviation of a person's name, constructed by taking the initial letters of first, last, and sometimes middle name(s). See monogram.

initials frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word initials occurs in english on average 2.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.