How to Pronounce "receptionist"
word
/ɹiˈsɛpʃənɪst/
ri-SEP-shuh-nist
/ɹɪsˈɛpʃənˌɪst/
ri-SEP-shuh-nist
Definition
A receptionist is a person whose job is to greet visitors, answer phones, and help people at the front desk of a business, hotel, or office.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈsɛpʃənɪst/
British English
/ɹɪsˈɛpʃənˌɪst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SEP-shuh-nist
UK
ri-SEP-shuh-nist
Listen in Context
The receptionist greeted us when we arrived at the hotel.
Please ask the receptionist for your room key.
The receptionist answered the phone quickly.
If you get lost, just ask the receptionist for directions.