How to pronounce receptivity
Say it like ree-sep-TIV-ih-tee. Receptivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- ree
- sep
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receptivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of receptivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-sep-TIV-ih-tee.
What does receptivity mean?
- The state of being receptive.
- The extent to which something is receptive.
Where does receptivity come from?
From receptive + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with receptivity
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Questions about saying receptivity
How do you pronounce receptivity?
Say ree-sep-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˌsɛpˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌriːˌsɛpˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receptivity?
Receptivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: ree · sep · TIV · ih · tee.
Is receptivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌriːˌsɛpˈtɪvɪti/ (ree-sep-TIV-ih-tee).