Pronunciation of 'Pseudotsuga'
The word 'Pseudotsuga' refers to a genus of evergreen coniferous trees commonly known as Douglas firs. It is pronounced as 'soo-doh-SOO-guh' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Pseudotsuga' originates from New Latin, combining 'pseudo-' (false) and 'Tsuga' (a genus of conifers), indicating its resemblance to the Tsuga genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of evergreen coniferous trees commonly known as Douglas firs.
Pronounced as 'soo-doh-SOO-guh'. 'Soo' as in 'soon', 'doh' as in 'dough', 'SOO' with stress, and 'guh' as in 'gutter'.
Latin
Scientific term for a genus of evergreen coniferous trees.
Pronounced as 'pseudo-TSOO-gah'. 'Pseudo' as in 'false', 'TSOO' with stress, and 'gah' as in 'gather'.