Pronunciation of 'Amaranthus'
The word 'Amaranthus' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as amaranth, which includes species used for ornamental purposes, food, and medicine. It is pronounced as 'ˌæməˈrænθəs' in English.
The word 'Amaranthus' originates from Greek 'amarantos' (ἀμάραντος), meaning 'unfading', combined with the suffix '-us' used in Latin scientific naming.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants, some species of which are cultivated for their edible seeds, leaves, or as ornamental plants.
Pronounced as 'AM-uh-RAN-thuhs', with stress on the second syllable. 'Am' as in 'ham', 'uh' as in 'sofa', 'ran' as in 'ran', 'thus' as in 'thus'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, meaning 'unfading' or 'eternal'.
Pronounced as 'ah-MAH-ran-tos', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ah' as in 'father', 'mah' as in 'mama', 'ran' as in 'ran', 'tos' as in 'toast'.
Latin
Scientific name in Latin, referring to the genus of plants.
Pronounced as 'ah-MAH-ran-tus', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ah' as in 'father', 'mah' as in 'mama', 'ran' as in 'ran', 'tus' as in 'thus'.