Pronunciation of 'Ericaceae'
The word 'Ericaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the heath or heather family. It is pronounced as 'ɛrɪˈkeɪsiː' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Ericaceae' is derived from the genus name 'Erica', which comes from the Greek word 'ereike', meaning 'heath' or 'shrub'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants that includes heathers, blueberries, and rhododendrons.
Pronounced as 'eh-rih-KAY-see'. 'Eh' as in 'pet', 'rih' as in 'rib', 'KAY' as in 'day', and 'see' as in 'sea'.