Pronunciation of 'Pachypodium'
The word 'Pachypodium' is pronounced as 'ˌpækɪˈpoʊdiəm' in English. It refers to a genus of succulent plants native to Madagascar and Africa, known for their thick stems and spiny appearance.
The word 'Pachypodium' originates from Greek, where 'pachy-' means 'thick' and '-podium' means 'foot', referring to the plant's thick stem or base.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of succulent plants native to Madagascar and Africa, characterized by thick stems and spiny appearance.
Pronounced as 'PAK-ee-POH-dee-uhm'. 'Pak' as in 'pack', 'ee' as in 'see', 'poh' as in 'pole', and 'dee-uhm' with stress on 'poh'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
The term refers to 'thick foot' in Greek, describing the plant's thick stem or base.
Pronounced as 'PA-kee-PO-thee-om'. 'Pa' as in 'pah', 'kee' as in 'key', 'po' as in 'pole', 'thee' as in 'thee', and 'om' as in 'home'.