Pronunciation of 'Ericaceae'
The word 'Ericaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the heath or heather family. It is pronounced in English as 'ˌɛrɪˈkeɪsiˌi' or 'ˌɛrɪˈkeɪʃiˌi'.
The term 'Ericaceae' originates from the genus 'Erica', which is derived from the Greek word 'ereikē' meaning 'heath', and the suffix '-aceae', which is used in botanical nomenclature to denote a family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including species such as heathers, blueberries, and rhododendrons.
Pronounced as 'eh-ri-KAY-see-ee'. 'Eh' as in 'bed', 'ri' as in 'rich', 'KAY' as in 'day', 'see' as in 'sea', and 'ee' as in 'tree'.
A family of flowering plants, including species such as heathers, blueberries, and rhododendrons.
Pronounced as 'eh-ri-KAY-shee-ee'. 'Eh' as in 'bed', 'ri' as in 'rich', 'KAY' as in 'day', 'shee' as in 'she', and 'ee' as in 'tree'.