Pronunciation of 'Erythrina'
The word 'Erythrina' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, commonly known as coral trees. It is pronounced as 'ɛrɪˈθraɪnə' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Erythrina' originates from the Greek word 'erythros,' meaning 'red,' referring to the red flowers of many species in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, known for their vibrant red flowers.
Pronounced as 'eh-ri-THRY-nuh.' 'Eh' as in 'bed,' 'ri' as in 'rib,' 'THRY' with emphasis, and 'nuh' as in 'nut.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from the Greek word 'erythros,' meaning 'red,' often associated with the vibrant red flowers of the genus.
Pronounced as 'eh-ree-THREE-nah.' 'Eh' as in 'bed,' 'ree' as in 'reed,' 'THREE' with emphasis, and 'nah' as in 'nada.'