initial noun verb adjective Stress: second syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: i-ni-tial (3) English Definition Existing or occurring at the beginning Example Sentence Our initial reaction was positive. US IPA /ɪˈnɪʃl/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /ɪˈnɪʃl/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms beginning opening starting first primary Antonyms final ultimate last Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link