How to Pronounce Receptacle

To pronounce "receptacle", say REC-ept-acl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “receptacle”

"receptacle" has 4 syllables: rec-ept-acl-e. It rhymes with skeptical and sceptical, if that helps it stick.

What does receptacle mean?

noun

  1. A container.
  2. The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.

Synonyms

thalamustorus

Words that rhyme with receptacle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

skepticalsceptical

Related words

recipientcontainmentcontainercasereceiverspecimenrackoutlet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "receptacle"?▾

"Receptacle" has 4 syllables: rec · ept · acl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "receptacle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "receptacle" is /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/.

What does "receptacle" mean?▾

Receptacle: A container.

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