How to pronounce receptacles
Say it like rih-SEP-tih-kulz. Receptacles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- rih
- SEP
- tih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receptacles 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of receptacles
American and British speakers say receptacles in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɛptɪkəlz/ in the US and /rɪˈsɛptɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEP-tih-kulz.
What does receptacles mean?
- plural of receptacle How to pronounce receptacle
Questions about saying receptacles
How do you pronounce receptacles?
Say rih-SEP-tih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɛptɪkəlz/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɛptɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receptacles?
Receptacles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: rih · SEP · tih · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say receptacles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɛptɪkəlz/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɛptɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.