Pronunciation of 'Melaleuca'
The word 'Melaleuca' refers to a genus of plants in the myrtle family, commonly known as paperbarks, honey-myrtles, or tea-trees. It is pronounced as /ˌmɛləˈluːkə/ or /ˌmɛləˈljuːkə/ in English, with slight variations depending on the speaker.
The word 'Melaleuca' originates from the Greek words 'melas' (black) and 'leukos' (white), referring to the contrasting colors of the bark in some species.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the myrtle family, known for their essential oils and paper-like bark.
Pronounced as ‘mel-uh-LOO-kuh,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Mel’ as in ‘melon,’ ‘uh’ as in ‘about,’ ‘loo’ as in ‘loop,’ and ‘kuh’ as in ‘cut.’
A genus of plants in the myrtle family, known for their essential oils and paper-like bark.
Pronounced as ‘mel-uh-LYOO-kuh,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Mel’ as in ‘melon,’ ‘uh’ as in ‘about,’ ‘lyoo’ as in ‘lyric,’ and ‘kuh’ as in ‘cut.’