Pronunciation of 'Brachychiton'
The word 'Brachychiton' is a genus of trees and large shrubs native to Australia and New Guinea. The pronunciation in English is 'ˌbrækɪˈkaɪtən', with stress on the third syllable. It originates from Greek words 'brachys' (short) and 'chiton' (tunic), referring to the seed coverings.
Word Origin
The word 'Brachychiton' originates from Greek, combining 'brachys' (short) and 'chiton' (tunic), referring to the short seed coverings of the plants in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of trees and large shrubs native to Australia and New Guinea, known for their ornamental value and drought resistance.
Pronounced as 'BRAK-ih-KY-tuhn'. 'Brak' as in 'bracket', 'ih' as in 'bit', 'ky' as in 'kite', and 'tuhn' as in 'button'.