How to pronounce unreceptive
Say it like un-rih-SEP-tiv. Unreceptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- un
- rih
- SEP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unreceptive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unreceptive
American and British speakers say unreceptive in essentially the same way: /ənrɪˈsɛptɪv/ in the US and /ənrɪˈsɛptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-rih-SEP-tiv.
What does unreceptive mean?
- not receptive
Where does unreceptive come from?
From un- + receptive.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unreceptive
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Questions about saying unreceptive
How do you pronounce unreceptive?
Say un-rih-SEP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ənrɪˈsɛptɪv/. In British English it is /ənrɪˈsɛptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unreceptive?
Unreceptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: un · rih · SEP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say unreceptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənrɪˈsɛptɪv/ and the British form is /ənrɪˈsɛptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.