Pronunciation of 'Acanthaceae'
The word 'Acanthaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the acanthus family. It is pronounced as 'əˌkænˈθeɪsiː' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Acanthaceae' originates from the Greek word 'akantha,' meaning 'thorn,' combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote plant families in scientific nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including species such as Acanthus, commonly known as the acanthus family.
Pronounced as 'uh-KAN-thay-see,' with stress on the second syllable. 'uh' as in 'about,' 'KAN' as in 'can,' 'thay' as in 'they,' and 'see' as in 'sea.'