Pronunciation of 'Sarcococca'
The word 'Sarcococca' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Buxaceae, commonly known as sweet box or Christmas box. It is pronounced as 'sar-koh-KOK-uh' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Sarcococca' originates from Greek, where 'sarco-' means 'flesh' and '-cocca' means 'berry,' referring to the fleshy berries produced by these plants.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Buxaceae, known for their fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage.
Pronounced as 'sar-koh-KOK-uh,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Sar' as in 'sarcastic,' 'koh' as in 'co,' and 'kok' as in 'cock,' followed by 'uh' as in 'sofa.'