How to Pronounce "receipt"
The correct pronunciation of "receipt" is ri-SEET /rɪˈsiːt/. Tap play to hear it, say it into your mic for a free clarity check, and fix the "re-SEEPT" habit for good.
receipt
/rɪˈsiːt/A written confirmation that something has been paid or received.
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The P in RECEIPT Is Silent 🧾
ri-SEET — the P is silent
The Indian-English Mistake: "re-SEEPT" — and the Fix
| Aspect | Common in India (incorrect) | Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Sounds like | Pronouncing the "p": "re-SEEPT". | ri-SEET /rɪˈsiːt/ |
| Stress | Often on the wrong syllable | Second syllable (SEET). |
How Do You Pronounce "receipt"?
"receipt" is pronounced ri-SEET /rɪˈsiːt/. The stress is on the second syllable (SEET). As a noun, it means a written confirmation that something has been paid or received.
The "p" is silent. It ends in a clean "SEET" sound.
Listen for the stressed syllable and copy its rhythm — getting the stress right matters more than any single sound.
Say "receipt" Step by Step
Break the word down, get the stress right, then blend it back together at normal speed. Repeat each step out loud three times.
Break it into syllables
ri-SEET — say each part slowly and separately first.
Stress the right part
Second syllable (SEET). Make the stressed syllable a little louder and longer.
Nail the key sound
The "p" is silent. It ends in a clean "SEET" sound.
Blend and repeat
Now say "receipt" at normal speed: ri-SEET. Record yourself and compare.
Minimal-Pair Drills for "receipt" (2 Minutes, Out Loud)
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seat → SEET → ri-SEET
The stressed syllable is exactly the word "seat" — no "p".
NOT re-SEEPT — ri-SEET
The "p" is silent; end on a clean t sound.
Say at speed: "Keep the receipt for returns."
Quick "ri", strong SEET, no p — even at full pace.
Why "receipt" Is Tricky — and How to Fix It
Why this happens
The silent "p" in "-ceipt" trips up speakers who pronounce every letter.
Tip: Say "ri" then "SEET" — no "p": ri-SEET.
Hear “receipt” in a Sentence
Read each line aloud with the same rhythm. The word to listen for is in bold.
Keep the receipt for returns.
Can I get a receipt, please?
The receipt shows the total.
Words Related to "receipt"
Related: receive
Same root, "p"-free: ri-SEEV.
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