pioneered

verb

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: pi-o-neered (3)

English Definition

Developed or be among the first to use or apply a new method, area of knowledge, or activity.

Example Sentence

She pioneered new surgical techniques in this field.

US IPA /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrd/
UK IPA /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəd/