How to Pronounce "on the receiving end"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ɹəˈsivɪŋ/, /ɹiˈsivɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈsivɪŋ/ /ˈɛnd
AWN / AHN thuh ri-SEE-ving end
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹɪsˈiːvɪŋ/ /ˈɛnd
on thuh ri-SEE-ving end
Definition
To be the person or group who experiences or suffers something done by others, often something negative like criticism, blame, or bad treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ɹəˈsivɪŋ/, /ɹiˈsivɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈsivɪŋ/ /ˈɛnd
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹɪsˈiːvɪŋ/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN / AHN thuh ri-SEE-ving end
UK
on thuh ri-SEE-ving end
Listen in Context
She was on the receiving end of harsh criticism from her boss.
Children are often on the receiving end of unfair rules.
Nobody likes being on the receiving end of blame.
I never realized how tough teachers have it until I was on the receiving end of students' complaints.