Pronunciation of 'Amaranthus'
The word 'Amaranthus' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as amaranth. It is pronounced as 'ˌæməˈrænθəs' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Amaranthus' originates from Greek, where 'amarantos' means 'unfading' or 'undying', referring to the plant's long-lasting flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of annual or perennial plants, often used as ornamental plants, food crops, or weeds.
Pronounced as 'AM-uh-RAN-thus'. 'AM' as in 'am', 'uh' as a schwa sound, 'RAN' with stress, and 'thus' as 'thuhs'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from 'amarantos', meaning 'unfading' or 'undying', often associated with immortality or eternal beauty.
Pronounced as 'ah-mah-RAHN-tos'. 'Ah' as in 'father', 'mah' as in 'ma', 'RAHN' with stress, and 'tos' as 'tos'.