Pronunciation of 'Apiaceae'
The word 'Apiaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the carrot or parsley family. It is pronounced as 'ˌeɪpiˈeɪsiˌi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Apiaceae' originates from the Latin word 'apium,' meaning parsley or celery, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which denotes a family in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including carrots, celery, parsley, and other aromatic herbs.
Pronounced as 'AY-pee-AY-see-ee,' with stress on the second and fourth syllables. 'AY' as in 'day,' 'pee' as in 'pee,' 'AY' as in 'day,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'tree.'