Pronunciation of 'Pachypodium'
The word 'Pachypodium' is a botanical term referring to a genus of succulent plants native to Africa and Madagascar. It is pronounced as 'ˌpækɪˈpoʊdiəm' in English, with stress on the third syllable.
The word 'Pachypodium' originates from Greek, where 'pachy-' means 'thick' and 'podium' means 'foot', referring to the plant's thick, swollen base or stem.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of succulent plants native to Africa and Madagascar, known for their thick, spiny stems and often beautiful flowers.
Pronounced as 'PAK-ee-POH-dee-um', with stress on the third syllable. 'Pak' as in 'pack', 'ee' as in 'see', 'poh' as in 'pole', and 'dee-um' as in 'medium'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, where 'pachy-' means 'thick' and 'podium' means 'foot', describing the plant's thick base.
Pronounced as 'pa-KHEE-po-thee-on', with stress on the second syllable. 'Pa' as in 'papa', 'khee' as in 'key' with an aspirated 'kh', 'po' as in 'pot', and 'thee-on' with a soft 'th'.