Pronunciation of 'Poaceae'
The word 'Poaceae' refers to a family of plants commonly known as grasses. It is pronounced as /poʊˈeɪ.si.iː/ in English, with stress on the second syllable.
Word Origin
The term 'Poaceae' originates from the Latin word 'poa,' meaning 'grass,' and the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote a family in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A botanical family of monocotyledonous flowering plants commonly referred to as grasses, including cereals, bamboos, and lawn grasses.
Pronounced as ‘poe-AY-see-ee,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Poe’ as in ‘poet,’ ‘ay’ as in ‘say,’ and ‘see-ee’ as in ‘see’ followed by a long ‘ee’ sound.