To pronounce "receptiveness", say REC-ept-iv-en-ess — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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REC-ept-iv-en-ess
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"receptiveness" has 5 syllables: rec-ept-iv-en-ess. It rhymes with deceptiveness, if that helps it stick.
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"Receptiveness" has 5 syllables: rec · ept · iv · en · ess.
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