How to pronounce receivables
Say it like rih-SEE-vuh-bulz. Receivables has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- rih
- SEE
- vuh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receivables 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of receivables
American and British speakers say receivables in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsivəbəlz/ in the US and /rɪˈsiːvəbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEE-vuh-bulz.
What does receivables mean?
- plural of receivable How to pronounce receivable
Questions about saying receivables
How do you pronounce receivables?
Say rih-SEE-vuh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsivəbəlz/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːvəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receivables?
Receivables has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: rih · SEE · vuh · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say receivables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsivəbəlz/ and the British form is /rɪˈsiːvəbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.