Pronunciation of 'Codiaeum'
The word 'Codiaeum' is pronounced as /ˌkoʊdiˈiːəm/ in English. It refers to a genus of plants, commonly known as crotons, which are popular for their brightly colored foliage.
The word 'Codiaeum' originates from the Greek word 'kodeia,' meaning 'head,' possibly referring to the shape of the plant's seed capsules.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, commonly known as crotons, valued for their colorful leaves.
Pronounced as ‘koh-dee-EE-uhm’, with stress on the third syllable. ‘Koh’ as in ‘co’, ‘dee’ as in ‘dee’, and ‘ee-uhm’ as in ‘ee-um’.
Latin
In Latin, it refers to the same genus of plants, used in scientific nomenclature.
Pronounced as ‘koh-DEE-ah-um’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Koh’ as in ‘co’, ‘dee’ as in ‘dee’, and ‘ah-um’ as in ‘ah-um’.