Pronunciation of 'Cercidiphyllum'
The word 'Cercidiphyllum' is pronounced as /sɜːrˌsɪdɪˈfɪləm/ in English. It refers to a genus of trees native to East Asia, commonly known as katsura trees.
Word Origin
The word 'Cercidiphyllum' originates from New Latin, combining 'Cercis' (a genus of trees) and 'phyllum' (meaning 'leaf').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of trees native to East Asia, commonly known as katsura trees.
Pronounced as 'sir-SID-ih-FIL-um'. 'Sir' as in 'sir', 'sid' as in 'sid', 'ih' as in 'it', and 'fil-um' as in 'film' but with a distinct 'um' sound.