American English pronunciation
How to pronounce receptionists
IPA transcription: [ɹɪ'sɛpʃənɪsts]
Pronunciation variants: [ɹɪ'sɛpʃənɪsts][ɹi'sɛpʃənɪsts][ɹɪ'sɛpʃənɪs][ɹi'sɛpʃənɪs]
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Noun
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a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
Usage examples
- The advancement of office automation has eliminated some receptionists' jobs.
- Some receptionists may also perform bookkeeping or cashiering duties.