Pronunciation of 'Chamaecyparis'
The word 'Chamaecyparis' is pronounced as /ˌkæmɪˈsaɪpərɪs/ in English. It refers to a genus of coniferous trees in the cypress family, commonly known as false cypress.
The word 'Chamaecyparis' originates from Greek, where 'chamai' means 'on the ground' or 'dwarf,' and 'kyparissos' means 'cypress.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of coniferous trees in the cypress family, commonly known as false cypress.
Pronounced as 'KAM-ih-SAI-puh-ris,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Kam' as in 'camera,' 'ih' as in 'it,' 'sai' as in 'sigh,' 'puh' as in 'put,' and 'ris' as in 'risk.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words 'chamai' (on the ground) and 'kyparissos' (cypress), referring to a type of cypress tree.
Pronounced as 'ha-MAI-kee-PAH-ris,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Ha' as in 'hat,' 'mai' as in 'my,' 'kee' as in 'key,' 'pah' as in 'palm,' and 'ris' as in 'risk.'