receive

How to Split "receive" into Syllables

The word receive is divided into 3 syllables: re·cei·ve. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• re — 1st syllable
• cei — 2nd syllable
• ve — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of receive:

• IPA: /ɹɪˈsiːv/

📖 Definitions

1. receive (third-person singular simple present receives, present participle receiving, simple past and past participle received)
2. To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English receyven, from Old French receivre, from Latin recipere (“take back, accept, etc.”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“to take”); see capacious. Compare conceive, deceive, perceive. Displaced native Middle English terms in -fon/-fangen (e.g. afon, anfon, afangen, underfangen, etc. "to receive" from Old English -fōn), native Middle English thiggen (“to receive”) (from Old English þiċġan), and non-native Middle English aquilen, enquilen (“to receive”) (from O...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down receive into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare receive with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
receive	3	re·cei·ve
recipe	3	re-ci-pe
recap	2	re-cap
recopy	3	re-co-py
raspy	2	ra-spy

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to receive:

rec, recd, rec'd, recap, recce, recon, recto, recur.