Pronunciation of 'Erythrina'
The word 'Erythrina' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, known for their bright red flowers. It is pronounced as 'eh-rih-THRYE-nuh' or 'eh-rih-THREE-nuh' in English.
The word 'Erythrina' originates from the Greek word 'erythros,' meaning 'red,' referring to the red flowers of many species in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (US)
A genus of flowering plants in the pea family, known for their bright red flowers.
Pronounced as 'eh-rih-THRYE-nuh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Eh' as in 'pet,' 'rih' as in 'rib,' 'thrye' as in 'try,' and 'nuh' as in 'nut.'
A genus of flowering plants in the pea family, known for their bright red flowers.
Pronounced as 'eh-rih-THREE-nuh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Eh' as in 'pet,' 'rih' as in 'rib,' 'three' as in the number 'three,' and 'nuh' as in 'nut.'