How to pronounce receiver
Say it like ruh-SEE-ver. Receiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
- ruh
- SEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receiver 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of receiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SEE-vuh.
What does receiver mean?
- A person who receives something in a general sense; a recipient.
- A person who accepts stolen goods.
- A person or company appointed to settle the affairs of an insolvent entity.
Where does receiver come from?
Inherited from Middle English receyvour, from Anglo-Norman receverre, receivour et al., later also reformed as receive + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- liquidator
- administrator
- receiving system
- telephone receiver
- recipient
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with receiver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of receiver.
Questions about saying receiver
How do you pronounce receiver?
Say ruh-SEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsivɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receiver?
Receiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ruh · SEE · ver.
Is receiver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈsiːvə/ (rih-SEE-vuh).