Pronunciation of 'Asteraceae'
The word 'Asteraceae' is pronounced as /ˌæs.təˈreɪ.si.i/ in English (en-US). It refers to a large family of flowering plants commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family.
Word Origin
The term 'Asteraceae' originates from the Latin word 'Aster', meaning 'star', referring to the star-like shape of the flowers in this family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Asteraceae is a family of flowering plants, including daisies, sunflowers, and chrysanthemums.
Pronounced as 'as-tuh-RAY-see-ee'. 'As' as in 'ask', 'tuh' as in 'tough', 'RAY' as in 'ray', 'see' as in 'see', and 'ee' as in 'tree'.