Pronunciation of 'Epiphyllum'
The word 'Epiphyllum' refers to a genus of tropical cacti, commonly known as orchid cacti. It is pronounced as /ˌɛpɪˈfɪləm/ in English, with stress on the second syllable.
The word 'Epiphyllum' originates from Greek, where 'epi-' means 'upon' and 'phyllon' means 'leaf', referring to the plant's growth habit.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical cacti, commonly known as orchid cacti, characterized by their flat, leaf-like stems and large, showy flowers.
Pronounced as 'EP-ih-FIL-uhm', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ep' as in 'epic', 'i' as in 'it', 'phil' as in 'fill', and 'um' as in 'thumb'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, meaning 'upon the leaf', referring to the plant's growth habit.
Pronounced as 'epi-FEE-lon', with stress on the second syllable. 'Epi' as in 'epic', and 'filon' as in 'fee-lon'.