Pronunciation of 'Tamarix'
The word 'Tamarix' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as tamarisks. It is pronounced as 'ˈtæməˌrɪks' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Tamarix' originates from Latin, possibly derived from the name of the Tamaris river in Spain.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Tamaricaceae, commonly known as tamarisks.
Pronounced as 'TAM-uh-riks', with stress on the first syllable. 'Tam' as in 'tam', 'uh' as a schwa sound, and 'riks' as in 'ricks'.
Latin
A genus of plants, possibly named after the Tamaris river in ancient Spain.
Pronounced as 'TA-ma-riks', with stress on the first syllable. 'Ta' as in 'tah', 'ma' as in 'mah', and 'riks' as in 'ricks'.