Pronunciation of 'Chamaecyparis'
The word 'Chamaecyparis' refers to a genus of evergreen coniferous trees in the cypress family. It is pronounced as 'ˌkæməˈsɪpərɪs' in English (en-US).
The word 'Chamaecyparis' originates from Greek, where 'chamai' means 'on the ground' or 'dwarf,' and 'cyparis' refers to 'cypress.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of evergreen coniferous trees in the cypress family, commonly known as 'false cypress.'
Pronounced as 'KAM-uh-SIP-uh-ris,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Kam' as in 'camera,' 'uh' as in 'up,' 'sip' as in 'sip,' and 'uh-ris' as in 'iris.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, where 'chamai' means 'on the ground' or 'dwarf,' and 'cyparis' refers to 'cypress.'
Pronounced as 'ha-mai-KY-paris,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Ha' as in 'haha,' 'mai' as in 'my,' 'KY' as in 'key,' and 'paris' as in 'Paris.'