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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