Pronunciation of 'Metrosideros'
The word 'Metrosideros' is a genus of trees and shrubs in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is pronounced as /ˌmɛtroʊˈsɪdərəs/ in English, with stress on the third syllable. The genus name originates from Greek, combining 'metra' (heartwood) and 'sideros' (iron), referring to the hard, iron-like wood of some species.
Greek, from 'metra' (heartwood) and 'sideros' (iron).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of trees and shrubs in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, known for their hard wood and often vibrant flowers.
Pronounced as 'meh-troh-SID-uh-ruhs', with stress on the third syllable. 'Meh' as in 'met', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'sid' as in 'sit', and 'uh-ruhs' as in 'arise'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
In Greek, the components 'metra' and 'sideros' mean 'heartwood' and 'iron' respectively, referring to the hard, iron-like wood of some species.
Pronounced as 'meh-tros-EE-theh-ros', with stress on the third syllable. 'Meh' as in 'met', 'tros' as in 'cross', 'ee' as in 'see', 'theh' as in 'there', and 'ros' as in 'rose'.