How to Pronounce Permethrin

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

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Letters

PERM-ethr-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “permethrin”

"permethrin" has 3 syllables: perm-ethr-in.

What does permethrin mean?

noun

  1. A synthetic insecticide, C21H20Cl2O3, used to treat head lice, nits, scabies, and in flea collars.

Related words

cismethrincypermethrintetramethrincyphenothrinbioresmethrindeltamethrinresmethrinfenfluthrin

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How many syllables are in "permethrin"?▾

"Permethrin" has 3 syllables: perm · ethr · in.

What does "permethrin" mean?▾

Permethrin: A synthetic insecticide, C21H20Cl2O3, used to treat head lice, nits, scabies, and in flea collars.

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