Pronunciation of 'Ericaceae'
The word 'Ericaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the heath or heather family. It is pronounced as 'ˌɛrɪˈkeɪsiː' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Ericaceae' originates from the genus 'Erica,' which is a type of heath plant, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' used to denote plant families in botanical Latin.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants including heaths, heathers, and blueberries.
Pronounced as 'EH-rih-KAY-see.' 'EH' as in 'bed,' 'rih' as in 'rib,' 'KAY' as in 'day,' and 'see' as in 'see.'