Pronunciation of 'Astrophytum'
The word 'Astrophytum' is a genus of cacti, commonly known as 'star cactus' due to its star-like appearance. It originates from Greek and Latin, combining 'astro' (star) and 'phytum' (plant). In English, it is pronounced as 'as-troh-FY-tuhm' with stress on the second syllable.
The word 'Astrophytum' originates from Greek and Latin. 'Astro' derives from the Greek word 'astron' meaning 'star,' and 'phytum' comes from the Greek 'phyton' meaning 'plant.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti known for their star-like shape, commonly referred to as 'star cactus.'
Pronounced as 'as-troh-FY-tuhm,' with stress on the second syllable. 'As' as in 'ask,' 'troh' as in 'throw,' 'fy' as in 'fight,' and 'tuhm' as in 'tum.'
Latin
In Latin, it refers to a 'star plant,' combining 'astro' (star) and 'phytum' (plant).
Pronounced as 'as-tro-FEE-tum,' with stress on the second syllable. 'As' as in 'ask,' 'tro' as in 'throw,' 'fee' as in 'fee,' and 'tum' as in 'tum.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, it signifies a 'star plant,' combining 'astron' (star) and 'phyton' (plant).
Pronounced as 'as-tro-FEE-ton,' with stress on the second syllable. 'As' as in 'ask,' 'tro' as in 'throw,' 'fee' as in 'fee,' and 'ton' as in 'ton.'