Pronunciation of 'Astrophytum'
The word 'Astrophytum' refers to a genus of cacti native to North America, particularly Mexico and Texas. It is pronounced as 'ˌæstroʊˈfaɪtəm' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Astrophytum' originates from Greek, where 'astro-' means 'star' and '-phytum' means 'plant', referring to the star-like shape of these cacti.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti characterized by their star-like shape, native to North America.
Pronounced as 'AS-troh-FY-tuhm'. 'As' as in 'ask', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'fy' as in 'fight', and 'tuhm' as in 'tum'.