-ceptor

Questions

What does -ceptor mean?

Forms names of specific neurological receptors.

Where does -ceptor come from?

Abstracted from nociceptor and proprioceptor.

How to pronounce -ceptor

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-ceptor”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-ceptor”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “-ceptor” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.