How to Pronounce "reception"
word
/ɹiˈsɛpʃən/
ri-SEP-shuhn
/ɹɪsˈɛpʃən/
ri-SEP-shuhn
Definition
Reception is the act of receiving people, things, or signals. It can also mean the front desk area in a hotel or office, or the way people react to something such as a film, speech, or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈsɛpʃən/
British English
/ɹɪsˈɛpʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SEP-shuhn
UK
ri-SEP-shuhn
Listen in Context
Please leave the package at reception.
We don't have good phone reception here.
The movie got a warm reception from the audience.
I waited at reception while they called my manager.