How to pronounce pyrethrum
Say it like py-REE-thrum. Pyrethrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
- py
- REE
- thrum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrethrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thrumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrethrum
American and British speakers say pyrethrum in essentially the same way: /paɪˈriθrəm/ in the US and /paɪˈriːθrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-REE-thrum.
What does pyrethrum mean?
- Any of several daisy-like perennial African plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum cinerariifolium.
- Anacyclus pyrethrum (pellitory of Spain)
- Any of several insecticides obtained from these plants; pyrethrin.
Questions about saying pyrethrum
How do you pronounce pyrethrum?
Say py-REE-thrum. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈriθrəm/. In British English it is /paɪˈriːθrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrethrum?
Pyrethrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: py · REE · thrum.
Do Americans and Brits say pyrethrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪˈriθrəm/ and the British form is /paɪˈriːθrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.