Pronunciation of 'Acanthocalycium'
The word 'Acanthocalycium' is a botanical term referring to a genus of cacti native to South America. It is pronounced as 'əˌkænθoʊkəˈlɪsiəm' in English.
The word 'Acanthocalycium' originates from Greek, where 'acantho-' means 'thorn' and 'calycium' refers to 'calyx' or 'flower cup'. It is used in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to South America, known for their thorny appearance and floral characteristics.
Pronounced as 'uh-KAN-thoh-kuh-LIS-ee-uhm', with stress on the third syllable. 'uh' as in 'about', 'KAN' as in 'can', 'thoh' as in 'though', 'kuh' as in 'cut', 'LIS' as in 'list', 'ee' as in 'see', and 'uhm' as in 'hum'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek roots, 'acantho-' meaning 'thorn' and 'calycium' referring to 'calyx' or 'flower cup'. Used in scientific naming.
Pronounced as 'ah-KAN-tho-kah-LEE-see-om', with stress on the fourth syllable. 'ah' as in 'father', 'KAN' as in 'can', 'tho' as in 'though', 'kah' as in 'car', 'LEE' as in 'lee', 'see' as in 'see', and 'om' as in 'home'.