How to pronounce receivable
Say it like rih-SEE-vuh-bul. Receivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
- rih
- SEE
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receivable 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of receivable
American and British speakers say receivable in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsivəbəl/ in the US and /rɪˈsiːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEE-vuh-bul.
What does receivable mean?
- Capable of being received, especially of a debt, from the perspective of the creditor.
- A debt owed, usually to a business, from the perspective of that business.“One man's receivable is another man's payable.”
- A debt arising from a sale on account or on credit.
Where does receivable come from?
Inherited from Middle English receyvable; by surface analysis, receive + -able.
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Words that rhyme with receivable
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Questions about saying receivable
How do you pronounce receivable?
Say rih-SEE-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsivəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receivable?
Receivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: rih · SEE · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say receivable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsivəbəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈsiːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.