How to Pronounce Pyrethrin

To pronounce "pyrethrin", say PYRETHR-in — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PYRETHR-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “pyrethrin”

"pyrethrin" has 2 syllables: pyrethr-in.

What does pyrethrin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a number of naturally occurring insecticides extracted from the pyrethrum plant; unusual in having a cyclopropane ring.

Related words

pyrethrumpyrethrinepyrethroidpyrethrozinecyanopyrethroidpyrenolpyrimidopteridinepyrenylene

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How many syllables are in "pyrethrin"?▾

"Pyrethrin" has 2 syllables: pyrethr · in.

What does "pyrethrin" mean?▾

Pyrethrin: Any of a number of naturally occurring insecticides extracted from the pyrethrum plant; unusual in having a cyclopropane ring.

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