Pronunciation of 'Pseudotsuga'
The word 'Pseudotsuga' refers to a genus of evergreen coniferous trees commonly known as Douglas firs. It originates from scientific Latin, combining 'pseudo-' (false) and 'Tsuga' (a genus of hemlock trees). In English, it is pronounced as 'soo-doh-SOO-guh'.
Word Origin
Scientific Latin, derived from Greek 'pseudo-' meaning 'false' and 'Tsuga', a genus of hemlock trees.
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', and 'SOO-guh' with stress on the second syllable.
Latin
Scientific name for a genus of trees resembling hemlocks.
Pronounced as 'pseudo-tsu-ga'. 'Pseudo' as in 'false', and 'tsu-ga' with clear articulation of 'tsu' and 'ga'.