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, with stress on the second syllable.
Word Origin
The word 'Brachychiton' originates from Greek, combining 'brachy-' 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, including species like the bottle tree and kurrajong, native to Australia and parts of Southeast Asia.
Pronounced as 'brak-ee-KAI-ton,' with 'brak' as in 'bracket,' 'ee' as in 'bee,' 'KAI' rhyming with 'sky,' and 'ton' as in 'button.' Stress is on the second syllable.