How to pronounce receipt
Say it like rih-SEET. Receipt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEET).
- rih
- SEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The p is silent. It ends like 'seat': 'rih-SEET'.
Receipt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of receipt
American and British speakers say receipt in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsit/ in the US and /rɪˈsiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEET.
What does receipt mean?
- The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.“A balance payable on receipt of the goods.”
- A quantity or amount received; takings.“This weekend's receipts alone cover our costs to mount the production!”
- A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
- To give or write a receipt (for something).“to receipt delivered goods”
- To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.“to receipt a bill”
Where does receipt come from?
From Middle English receyt, recorded since c.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with receipt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of receipt.
Questions about saying receipt
How do you pronounce receipt?
Say rih-SEET. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsit/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receipt?
Receipt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEET). Broken into parts: rih · SEET.
Do Americans and Brits say receipt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsit/ and the British form is /rɪˈsiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.