How to Pronounce "receptors"
word
ɹəˈsɛptɝz
ri-SEP-terz
ɹɪsˈɛptəz
ri-SEP-tuhz
Definition
Special cells or proteins in the body that receive signals, such as hormones or nerve messages, and respond to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹəˈsɛptɝz
British English
ɹɪsˈɛptəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SEP-terz
UK
ri-SEP-tuhz
Listen in Context
The body has different types of receptors to detect light, sound, and touch.
Pain is felt when certain receptors in your skin are activated.
Smell receptors help us notice odors in the air.
The drug works by blocking certain brain receptors.