Pronunciation of 'Leptospermum'
The word 'Leptospermum' refers to a genus of shrubs and small trees commonly known as tea trees, native to Australia, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand. It is pronounced as 'ˌlɛp.toʊˈspɜːr.məm' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Leptospermum' originates from Greek, where 'lepto-' means 'slender' and 'sperma' means 'seed', referring to the plant's slender seeds.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of shrubs and small trees commonly known as tea trees, native to Australia, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand.
Pronounced as 'LEP-toh-SPUR-mum', with stress on the second syllable. 'Lep' as in 'leopard', 'toh' as in 'toe', 'spur' as in 'spurn', and 'mum' as in 'mum'.