Pronunciation of 'Crassulaceae'
The word 'Crassulaceae' is pronounced as /ˌkræs.jʊˈleɪ.si.iː/ in English (en-US). It refers to a family of succulent plants commonly found in arid regions.
Word Origin
The term 'Crassulaceae' originates from the Latin word 'crassus,' meaning 'thick,' referring to the thick leaves characteristic of plants in this family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of succulent plants, including genera such as Crassula, Sedum, and Echeveria, often found in arid and semi-arid regions.
Pronounced as 'KRASS-yoo-LAY-see-ee,' with stress on the third syllable. 'KRASS' as in 'grass,' 'yoo' as in 'you,' 'LAY' as in 'lay,' and 'see-ee' as in 'see' followed by 'ee.'