How to pronounce receiving
Say it like ruh-SEE-ving. Receiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ruh
- SEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receiving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of receiving
American and British speakers say receiving in essentially the same way: /rəˈsivɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEE-ving.
What does receiving mean?
- present participle and gerund of receive How to pronounce receive
- The act by which something is received; reception.
Words that rhyme with receiving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of receiving.
Questions about saying receiving
How do you pronounce receiving?
Say ruh-SEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsivɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receiving?
Receiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ruh · SEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say receiving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈsivɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.