How to pronounce received
Say it like ruh-SEEVD. Received has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVD).
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- ruh
- SEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Received pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of received
American and British speakers say received in essentially the same way: /rəˈsivd/ in the US and /rɪˈsiːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEEVD.
What does received mean?
- conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers“standard English”“received standard English is sometimes called the King's English”
- widely accepted as true or worthy“a received moral idea”“Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise”
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Words that rhyme with received
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of received.
Questions about saying received
How do you pronounce received?
Say ruh-SEEVD. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsivd/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in received?
Received has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVD). Broken into parts: ruh · SEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say received the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈsivd/ and the British form is /rɪˈsiːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.