Pronunciation of 'Myrtaceae'
The word 'Myrtaceae' is pronounced as 'mɜːrˈteɪsiː' in English. It refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the myrtle family.
Word Origin
The word 'Myrtaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Myrtus', meaning 'myrtle', combined with the suffix '-aceae', which is commonly used in botanical nomenclature to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the myrtle family, including genera such as Eucalyptus, Myrtus, and Psidium.
Pronounced as 'mur-TAY-see'. 'Mur' as in 'murmur', 'TAY' as in 'tay', and 'see' as in 'sea'.
Latin
The original Latin term for the botanical family, derived from 'Myrtus' (myrtle).
Pronounced as 'MYR-ta-kay'. 'MYR' as in 'myrrh', 'ta' as in 'ta', and 'kay' as in 'kay'.