Pronunciation of 'Metrosideros'
Metrosideros is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, commonly known as ironwood or pōhutukawa. The pronunciation in English is 'ˌmɛtroʊˈsɪdərɒs'.
The word 'Metrosideros' originates from Greek, where 'metra' means 'heartwood' and 'sideros' means 'iron', referring to the hard, iron-like wood of some species.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, known for their hard wood and vibrant flowers.
Pronounced as 'meh-troh-SID-er-os'. 'Meh' as in 'met', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'SID' as in 'sid', 'er' as in 'her', 'os' as in 'oss'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words 'metra' (heartwood) and 'sideros' (iron), referring to the hard wood of the plant.
Pronounced as 'meh-troh-SEE-deh-ros'. 'Meh' as in 'met', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'SEE' as in 'see', 'deh' as in 'debt', 'ros' as in 'ross'.