How to Pronounce "receptionists"
word
ɹiˈsɛpʃənɪs/, /ɹiˈsɛpʃənɪsts/, /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪs/, /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪsts
ri-SEP-shuh-nist-s
ɹɪsˈɛpʃənˌɪsts
ri-SEP-shuhn-ists
Definition
Receptionists are people who work at the front desk of a business, greeting visitors, answering phones, and helping with basic needs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈsɛpʃənɪs/, /ɹiˈsɛpʃənɪsts/, /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪs/, /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪsts
British English
ɹɪsˈɛpʃənˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SEP-shuh-nist-s
UK
ri-SEP-shuhn-ists
Listen in Context
Two receptionists work at the hotel front desk.
The receptionists answer all the phone calls.
Visitors must check in with the receptionists.
The receptionists always greet everyone with a smile.