Pronunciation of 'Fabaceae'
The word 'Fabaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean family. It is pronounced as 'fəˈbeɪ.si.i' in English (en-US).
The term 'Fabaceae' originates from Latin, derived from 'Faba,' meaning 'bean.' It is used in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, commonly referred to as the legume, pea, or bean family, which includes species like beans, peas, and lentils.
Pronounced as 'fuh-BAY-see-ee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Fuh' as in 'fun,' 'bay' as in 'bay,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'bee.'
Latin
In Latin, 'Fabaceae' refers to the bean family, derived from 'Faba,' meaning 'bean.'
Pronounced as 'fa-BAH-kay,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Fa' as in 'father,' 'ba' as in 'bah,' and 'kay' as in 'kay.'