Pronunciation of 'Trichocereus'
The word 'Trichocereus' refers to a genus of cacti native to South America. It is pronounced as /ˌtrɪk.oʊˈsɛr.i.əs/ in English, with stress on the third syllable 'ser'.
The word 'Trichocereus' originates from Greek and Latin, where 'tricho-' means 'hair' and 'cereus' means 'wax' or 'candle', referring to the plant's appearance.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to South America, often known for their columnar growth and large flowers.
Pronounced as 'trik-oh-SER-ee-uhs'. 'Trik' as in 'trick', 'oh' as in 'oh', 'ser' as in 'serious', and 'ee-uhs' as in 'serious'. The stress is on the third syllable 'ser'.
Latin
Scientific name for a genus of cacti, derived from Latin and Greek roots.
Pronounced as 'trik-oh-KER-e-oos'. 'Trik' as in 'trick', 'oh' as in 'oh', 'ker' as in 'kernel', and 'e-oos' as in 'eos'. The stress is on the third syllable 'ker'.