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