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 (en-US).
The term '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 known for their large, showy flowers, often referred to as 'orchid cacti'.
Pronounced as 'EP-i-FIL-um', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ep' as in 'episode', 'i' as in 'bit', 'fil' as in 'fill', and 'um' as in 'hum'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, meaning 'upon the leaf', describing the plant's growth habit.
Pronounced as 'epi-FEE-lon', with stress on the second syllable. 'Epi' as in 'epic', 'fi' as in 'fee', and 'lon' as in 'lawn'.