Pronunciation of 'Epiphyllum'
The word 'Epiphyllum' refers to a genus of tropical cacti known for their large, showy flowers. It is pronounced as 'ˌɛpɪˈfɪləm' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Epiphyllum' originates from Greek, where 'epi-' means 'upon' and 'phyllon' means 'leaf', referring to the plant's habit of growing on other plants and its leaf-like stems.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical cacti, commonly known as orchid cacti, characterized by their large, colorful flowers.
Pronounced as 'EP-ih-FIL-uhm'. 'EP' as in 'epic', 'ih' as in 'bit', 'FIL' as in 'fill', and 'uhm' as in 'problem'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, where 'epi-' means 'upon' and 'phyllon' means 'leaf'.
Pronounced as 'e-pee-FEE-lon'. 'e' as in 'echo', 'pee' as in 'pea', 'FEE' as in 'feel', and 'lon' as in 'lawn'.