How to Pronounce Receiver

To pronounce "receiver", say REC-eiv-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈsiːvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹəˈsiːvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “receiver”

"receiver" has 3 syllables: rec-eiv-er. It rhymes with lever and beaver, if that helps it stick.

What does receiver mean?

noun

  1. A person who or thing that receives or is intended to receive something. More formal, usually referring to one who receives such things as an award or medal.

Synonyms

recipient

Words that rhyme with receiver

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leverbeaverfeverachieverreavercleaverweaverunderachieversievergrieverbelieverreliever

Related words

recipientliquidatoradministratorreceivershipimporterescrowtrustee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "receiver"?▾

"Receiver" has 3 syllables: rec · eiv · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "receiver"?▾

The IPA transcription of "receiver" is /ɹəˈsiːvə/.

What does "receiver" mean?▾

Receiver: A person who or thing that receives or is intended to receive something. More formal, usually referring to one who receives such things as an award or medal.

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