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