How to pronounce receptors
Say it like ruh-SEP-terz. Receptors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- ruh
- SEP
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Receptors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of receptors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SEP-tuz.
What does receptors mean?
- plural of receptor How to pronounce receptor
Questions about saying receptors
How do you pronounce receptors?
Say ruh-SEP-terz. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsɛptɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɛptəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in receptors?
Receptors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ruh · SEP · terz.
Is receptors 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 /rɪˈsɛptəz/ (rih-SEP-tuz).