Pronunciation of 'Epiphyllum'
The word 'Epiphyllum' refers to a genus of tropical plants commonly known as orchid cacti. Its pronunciation in English is 'ˌɛpɪˈfɪləm', with stress on the second syllable. The name originates from Greek, meaning 'upon the leaf'.
The word 'Epiphyllum' is derived from Greek roots: 'epi-' meaning 'upon' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf', referring to the plant's habit of growing on other plants and its leaf-like stems.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical plants known for their large, showy flowers, commonly referred to as orchid cacti.
Pronounced as 'EH-pih-FIL-uhm', with stress on the second syllable. 'EH' as in 'epic', 'pih' as in 'pit', and 'FIL' as in 'fill'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
The original Greek term meaning 'upon the leaf', describing the plant's growth habit.
Pronounced as 'eh-pee-FEE-lon', with stress on the second syllable. 'Eh' as in 'epic', 'pee' as in 'peel', and 'FEE' as in 'feel'.