How to Pronounce Receipt

To pronounce "receipt", say rec-EIPT — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹiˈsit/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹiˈsit/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹɪsˈiːt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “receipt”

Break "receipt" into 2 beats and lean on "EIPT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with conceit and sweet, if that helps it stick.

What does receipt mean?

noun

The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
“A balance payable on receipt of the goods.”
The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.

verb

To give or write a receipt (for something).
“to receipt delivered goods”
To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.
“to receipt a bill”

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Words that rhyme with receipt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceit sweet obsolete replete effete complete concrete bittersweet heat deceit retreat beat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "receipt"?▾

"Receipt" has 2 syllables: rec · eipt.

What is the IPA transcription of "receipt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "receipt" is /ɹiˈsit/.

What does "receipt" mean?▾

Receipt: The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.

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