Pronunciation of 'Tamarix'
The word 'Tamarix' refers to a genus of flowering plants known commonly 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 Hispania Tarraconensis (modern-day Spain).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants, commonly known as tamarisks, often found in arid regions.
Pronounced as 'TAM-uh-riks', with stress on the first syllable. 'Tam' as in 'tam', 'uh' as in 'uh', and 'riks' as in 'ricks'.
Latin
The original Latin name for the genus of tamarisk plants.
Pronounced as 'TAH-mah-riks', with stress on the first syllable. 'Ta' as in 'tah', 'mah' as in 'mah', and 'riks' as in 'riks'.