Pronunciation of 'Metrosideros'
The word 'Metrosideros' refers to a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as ironwoods, native to the Pacific region. It is pronounced as 'ˌmɛtroʊˈsɪdərəs' in English.
The word 'Metrosideros' originates from Greek, where 'metra' means 'heartwood' and 'sideros' means 'iron', referring to the hardness of the wood.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of trees and shrubs in the family Myrtaceae, commonly known as ironwoods, native to the Pacific region.
Pronounced as 'meh-troh-SID-er-uhs', with stress on the third syllable. 'Meh' as in 'met', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'sid' as in 'sid', 'er' as in 'her', and 'uhs' as in 'us'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words 'metra' (heartwood) and 'sideros' (iron), referring to the hardness of the wood.
Pronounced as 'meh-tro-see-deh-ros', with 'meh' as in 'met', 'tro' as in 'throw', 'see' as in 'see', 'deh' as in 'debt', and 'ros' as in 'rose'.