Pronunciation of 'Amaranthus'
The word 'Amaranthus' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as amaranth, which are used as ornamental plants, food crops, and for their seeds. Pronounced as 'ˌæməˈrænθəs' in English.
Derived from Greek 'amarantos' meaning 'unfading' or 'eternal', combined with the suffix '-us' used in Latin taxonomy.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of annual or perennial plants, some of which are cultivated for their edible leaves, seeds, or ornamental value.
Pronounced as 'AM-uh-RAN-thuhs'. 'AM' as in 'am', 'uh' as in 'a', 'RAN' as in 'ran', 'thuhs' as in 'thus'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from the Greek word meaning 'unfading' or 'eternal', often used metaphorically to describe immortality or everlasting beauty.
Pronounced as 'ah-mah-RAHN-tos'. 'ah' as in 'father', 'mah' as in 'ma', 'RAHN' with stress, 'tos' as in 'toast'.
Latin
A Latinized form used in scientific taxonomy to refer to the genus of plants.
Pronounced as 'ah-mah-RAN-tus'. 'ah' as in 'father', 'mah' as in 'ma', 'RAN' with stress, 'tus' as in 'thus'.