Pronunciation of 'Metrosideros'
The word 'Metrosideros' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, commonly found in the Pacific region. It is pronounced as 'met-roh-SID-er-os' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Metrosideros' originates from Greek, where 'metra' means 'heartwood' and 'sideros' means 'iron,' referring to the hard, iron-like wood of these trees.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, known for their hard wood and vibrant flowers, commonly found in the Pacific region.
Pronounced as 'met-roh-SID-er-os,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Met' as in 'met,' 'roh' as in 'row,' 'SID' as in 'sid,' 'er' as in 'er,' and 'os' as in 'oss.'