How to Pronounce "at the receiving end"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ɹəˈsivɪŋ/, /ɹiˈsivɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈsivɪŋ/ /ˈɛnd
AT thuh, thee ruh-SEE-ving, ree-SEE-ving, rih-SEE-ving END
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹɪsˈiːvɪŋ/ /ˈɛnd
AT thuh, thee ri-SEE-ving END
Definition
To be the person or group who experiences or suffers something, usually something unpleasant like criticism, blame, or hardship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ɹəˈsivɪŋ/, /ɹiˈsivɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈsivɪŋ/ /ˈɛnd
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹɪsˈiːvɪŋ/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh, thee ruh-SEE-ving, ree-SEE-ving, rih-SEE-ving END
UK
AT thuh, thee ri-SEE-ving END
Listen in Context
He was at the receiving end of his teacher's anger.
The workers are at the receiving end of these new policies.
She always feels at the receiving end of family arguments.
If the company cuts costs, it's usually the staff who end up at the receiving end.