Pronunciation of 'Brachychiton'
The word 'Brachychiton' is a genus of trees and shrubs native to Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. It is pronounced as 'brak-ee-KAI-ton' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Brachychiton' originates from the Greek words 'brachys' meaning 'short' and 'chiton' meaning 'tunic', referring to the seed coverings of the plants in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of trees and shrubs native to Australia and parts of Southeast Asia, known for their ornamental value and drought resistance.
Pronounced as 'brak-ee-KAI-ton', with stress on the second syllable. 'Brak' as in 'brack', 'ee' as in 'key', 'kai' as in 'kite', and 'ton' as in 'ton'.