Pronunciation of 'Metrosideros'
The word 'Metrosideros' refers to a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as ironwoods, native to the Pacific region. It is pronounced as 'ˌmɛtroʊˈsɪdərɒs' in English.
The word 'Metrosideros' originates from Greek, where 'metra' means 'heartwood' and 'sideros' means 'iron', referring to the hard, iron-like wood of these plants.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of trees and shrubs in the family Myrtaceae, commonly known as ironwoods, native to the Pacific region.
Pronounced as 'meh-troh-SID-er-os', with stress on the third syllable. 'Meh' as in 'met', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'SID' as in 'sid', 'er' as in 'her', and 'os' as in 'loss'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
The name derives from Greek, where 'metra' means 'heartwood' and 'sideros' means 'iron', describing the hard wood of these plants.
Pronounced as 'meh-troh-see-deh-ros', with 'meh' as in 'met', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'see' as in 'see', 'deh' as in 'there', and 'ros' as in 'ross'.