of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process. Phonetics. occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay.
of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.Phonetics. occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable, as the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay.