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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ceiv
  • 8 letters
Syllables
re-ceiv-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-CEIV-er.
Pronunciation
/rəˈsivɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as re-ceiver.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide receiver into syllables?

receiver divides as re-ceiv-er. re-ceiv-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in receiver?

Receiver has 3 syllables (re-ceiv-er).

Which syllable is stressed in receiver?

The stressed syllable in receiver is ceiv. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-CEIV-er.

How do you pronounce receiver?

/rəˈsivɚ/ in American English.