How to Pronounce Repressor

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

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REPR-ess-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “repressor”

"repressor" has 3 syllables: repr-ess-or. It rhymes with depressor and represser, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: represser — easy to mix up when writing.

What does repressor mean?

noun

  1. Anything that represses.
  2. Any protein that binds to DNA and thus regulates the expression of genes by decreasing the rate of transcription.

Words that rhyme with repressor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depressorrepresser

Related words

laccontrasuppressorinhibitorsuppressantinactivatorrepressilatorinhibitantreducent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repressor"?▾

"Repressor" has 3 syllables: repr · ess · or.

What does "repressor" mean?▾

Repressor: Anything that represses.

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