reception

/rɪˈsɛpʃən/

Syllables re·cep·tion

Stress re-CEP-tion

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

cep

/sɛp/

soft c

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the act of receiving; a front desk; a formal party

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(reply) + cep=/sɛp/(sept) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Please check in at the hotel reception.