taking the initiative

Questions

What does taking the initiative mean?

present participle and gerund of take the initiative

How to pronounce taking the initiative

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “taking the initiative”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “taking the initiative”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “taking the initiative” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.