Pronunciation of 'Brachychiton'
The word 'Brachychiton' refers to a genus of trees and shrubs native to Australia and nearby regions. It is pronounced as 'brak-ee-KY-ton' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Brachychiton' originates from Greek, combining 'brachy-' meaning 'short' and 'chiton' meaning 'tunic', referring to the short covering of the seed.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of trees and shrubs, including species like the bottle tree and kurrajong, native to Australia.
Pronounced as 'brak-ee-KY-ton', with stress on the second syllable. 'Brak' as in 'bracket', 'ee' as in 'see', 'KY' as in 'kite', and 'ton' as in 'tonic'.