Pronunciation of 'Acanthaceae'
The word 'Acanthaceae' is pronounced as /əˌkænˈθeɪsiː/ in English. It refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the acanthus family.
Word Origin
The word 'Acanthaceae' originates from the Greek word 'akantha' meaning 'thorn' or 'spine', combined with the suffix '-aceae' used to denote plant families in taxonomy.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Acanthaceae is a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the acanthus family, which includes herbs, shrubs, and climbers found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Pronounced as 'uh-KAN-thay-see'. 'Uh' as in 'about', 'KAN' with stress, 'thay' as in 'they', and 'see' as in 'see'.