How to Pronounce Derepress

To pronounce "derepress", say DER-epr-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DER-epr-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “derepress”

"derepress" has 3 syllables: der-epr-ess.

What does derepress mean?

verb

  1. To activate a gene by the removal of a repressor
  2. To cease to repress (a belief, memory, etc.).

Related words

transrepressreexpressretroregulateretroposerecodoniseretrotranscriberetrotransposereop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "derepress"?▾

"Derepress" has 3 syllables: der · epr · ess.

What does "derepress" mean?▾

Derepress: To activate a gene by the removal of a repressor

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