Pronunciation of 'Acanthocalycium'
The word 'Acanthocalycium' is a genus of cacti native to South America. It is pronounced as 'əˌkænθoʊˈkælɪsiəm' in English, with emphasis on the third syllable.
Word Origin
The word 'Acanthocalycium' originates from Greek, where 'acantho-' means 'spiny' and 'kalyx' refers to 'calyx' (the outer part of a flower). It is a botanical term used in taxonomy.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to South America, known for their spiny appearance and beautiful flowers.
Pronounced as 'uh-KAN-tho-KAL-ih-see-um'. 'uh' as in 'about', 'KAN' as in 'can', 'tho' as in 'though', 'KAL' as in 'calorie', 'ih' as in 'sit', and 'see-um' as in 'museum'.