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reception

How many syllables in reception?

  3 syllables

Divide reception into syllables:   re-cep-tion
Stressed syllable in reception:   re-cep-tion
How to pronounce reception:   ri-sep-shun
How to say reception:

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Synonyms for reception


1 syllable
  • do
  • sound
2 syllables
  • function
  • party
  • receipt
  • signal
  • welcome
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • cocktail party
  • get-together
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What rhymes with reception

3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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