Pronunciation of 'Ericaceae'
The word 'Ericaceae' is pronounced as 'ˌɛrɪˈkeɪsiˌiː' in English (en-US). It refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the heath or heather family.
Word Origin
The word 'Ericaceae' originates from the genus 'Erica', which is derived from the Greek word 'ereike', meaning 'heath' or 'shrub'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including heathers, blueberries, cranberries, and rhododendrons.
Pronounced as 'eh-rih-KAY-see-ee'. 'Eh' as in 'bed', 'rih' as in 'rib', 'KAY' as in 'cake', 'see' as in 'see', and 'ee' as in 'tree'.