How to pronounce reception
noun The desk where visitors are welcomed at a hotel or office.
Written sound guide
rihSEPshuhn
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give SEP the strongest beat
Stress SEP and keep the p immediately before sh, without adding a vowel.
01rihLighter beat
02SEPStrongest beat
03shuhnLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“Please leave the key at reception.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say reception slowly. Give SEP the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with reception.
What should I check?
Stress SEP and keep the p immediately before sh, without adding a vowel. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
