The word "insectorum" is spelled with a series of Latin roots that combine to mean "of the insects." The IPA phonetic transcription reveals the pronunciation as /ɪnˈsɛktərəm/. The first syllable features a short "i" sound, followed by stress on both the second and third syllable. The "s" sound appears twice, as does the "t" sound. The final syllable ends with an "em" sound that indicates the plural form. "Insectorum" is a technical term used in entomology to refer to the study of insects.