Pronunciation of 'Podocarpus'
The word 'Podocarpus' refers to a genus of coniferous trees and shrubs commonly known as podocarps. It is pronounced as 'ˌpoʊdəˈkɑːrpəs' in English.
The word 'Podocarpus' originates from Greek, where 'podo-' means 'foot' and '-carpus' means 'fruit,' referring to the stalked fruit characteristic of this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of coniferous trees and shrubs in the family Podocarpaceae, found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere.
Pronounced as 'POH-duh-KAR-puhs,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Po' as in 'poem,' 'duh' as in 'duh,' 'kar' as in 'car,' and 'pus' as in 'pus.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, where 'podo-' means 'foot' and '-carpus' means 'fruit,' describing the stalked fruit of the genus.
Pronounced as 'po-tho-KAR-pus,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Po' as in 'po,' 'tho' as in 'though,' 'kar' as in 'car,' and 'pus' as in 'pus.'