How to Pronounce Receptive

To pronounce "receptive", say REC-ept-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “receptive”

"receptive" has 4 syllables: rec-ept-iv-e. It rhymes with perceptive and deceptive, if that helps it stick.

What does receptive mean?

adjective

  1. Capable of receiving something
  2. Ready to receive new ideas or concepts

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Words that rhyme with receptive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perceptivedeceptiveunreceptivecontraceptive

Related words

admissiveacceptantacceptivehospitablesensoryperviousafferentcentripetal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "receptive"?▾

"Receptive" has 4 syllables: rec · ept · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "receptive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "receptive" is /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/.

What does "receptive" mean?▾

Receptive: Capable of receiving something

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