Pronunciation of 'Atriplex'
The word 'Atriplex' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as saltbush or orache. It is pronounced as 'ˈæ.trɪ.ˌplɛks' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Atriplex' originates from Latin, which itself is derived from Greek 'atriplex,' referring to a type of edible plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the Amaranthaceae family, commonly known as saltbush or orache, often found in saline or alkaline soils.
Pronounced as 'A-tri-plex,' with stress on the first syllable. 'A' as in 'cat,' 'tri' as in 'trip,' and 'plex' as in 'complex.'
Latin
A type of plant, often used historically for its edible leaves.
Pronounced as 'A-tree-pleks,' with stress on the first syllable. 'A' as in 'father,' 'tri' as in 'tree,' and 'pleks' as in 'plex.'