Pronunciation of 'Acanthaceae'
The word 'Acanthaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the acanthus family. It is pronounced as 'əˌkænˈθeɪsiˌi' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Acanthaceae' originates from the Greek word 'akantha,' meaning 'thorn,' which reflects the thorny nature of some plants in this family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Acanthaceae is a family of flowering plants, including species like Acanthus and Justicia.
Pronounced as 'uh-KAN-thay-see-ee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Uh' as in 'about,' 'kan' as in 'can,' 'thay' as in 'they,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'tree.'