How to pronounce receivership
Say it like rih-SEE-ver-ship. Receivership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- rih
- SEE
- ver
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receivership 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of receivership
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SEE-vuh-ship.
What does receivership mean?
- The office and duties of a receiver.
- The state of being under the control of a receiver.
- A form of trusteeship of bankruptcy administration in which a receiver is appointed to run the company for the benefit of the creditors.
Where does receivership come from?
From receiver + -ship.
Questions about saying receivership
How do you pronounce receivership?
Say rih-SEE-ver-ship. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsivɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːvəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receivership?
Receivership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: rih · SEE · ver · ship.
Is receivership 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 /rɪˈsiːvəˌʃɪp/ (rih-SEE-vuh-ship).