Pronunciation of 'Echinocereus'
Echinocereus is a genus of cacti native to North America, known for their colorful flowers and spiny stems. The pronunciation in English is typically 'eh-kee-noh-SEER-ee-us' or 'eh-kai-noh-SEER-ee-us'.
The word 'Echinocereus' originates from Greek and Latin. 'Echino-' comes from the Greek word 'echinos', meaning 'hedgehog' or 'spiny', and '-cereus' is derived from Latin, meaning 'wax taper' or 'candle', referring to the shape of the cactus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to North America, characterized by their spiny stems and vibrant flowers.
Pronounced as 'eh-kai-noh-SEER-ee-us'. 'Eh' as in 'bed', 'kai' as in 'sky', 'noh' as in 'no', 'SEER' as in 'seer', and 'ee-us' as in 'genius'.
A genus of cacti native to North America, characterized by their spiny stems and vibrant flowers.
Pronounced as 'eh-kee-noh-SEER-ee-us'. 'Eh' as in 'bed', 'kee' as in 'key', 'noh' as in 'no', 'SEER' as in 'seer', and 'ee-us' as in 'genius'.