Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce receipt
rih-SEET - two syllables, stress at the end; the 'p' is silent
US/ɹɪˈsit/
ɹɪsit
UK/ɹɪˈsiːt/
ɹɪsiːt
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Common mistake
The 'p' is silent - 'rih-SEET', not 'rih-SEEPT'.
What “receipt” means
The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.
In a sentence
- A balance is payable on receipt of the goods.
- This weekend's receipts cover our costs for the production.
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