How to pronounce receptor
Say it like ree-SEP-ter. Receptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- ree
- SEP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receptor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of receptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SEP-tuh.
What does receptor mean?
- a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
- an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
Where does receptor come from?
From Middle English receptour, from Old French receptour or Latin receptōrius, from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“to hold”).
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Words that rhyme with receptor
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Questions about saying receptor
How do you pronounce receptor?
Say ree-SEP-ter. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɛptɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɛptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receptor?
Receptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ree · SEP · ter.
Is receptor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈsɛptə/ (rih-SEP-tuh).