How to pronounce recept
Say it like REE-sept. Recept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- sept
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recept pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- septKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of recept
American and British speakers say recept in essentially the same way: /ˈrisɛpt/ in the US and /ˈriːsɛpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-sept.
What does recept mean?
- An idea that is formed by the repetition of percepts.
Where does recept come from?
Coined by G.J. Romanes in 1888.
Questions about saying recept
How do you pronounce recept?
Say REE-sept. The American pronunciation is /ˈrisɛpt/. In British English it is /ˈriːsɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recept?
Recept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · sept.
Do Americans and Brits say recept the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrisɛpt/ and the British form is /ˈriːsɛpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.