Pronunciation of 'Pseudotsuga'
The word 'Pseudotsuga' refers to a genus of evergreen coniferous trees commonly known as Douglas firs. It is pronounced as 'soo-doh-TSOO-guh' in English.
The word 'Pseudotsuga' originates from New Latin, combining 'pseudo-' meaning false and 'Tsuga,' which is another genus of coniferous trees, indicating its resemblance to Tsuga species.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of evergreen coniferous trees, commonly referred to as Douglas firs.
Pronounced as 'soo-doh-TSOO-guh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Soo' as in 'soon', 'doh' as in 'dough', 'TSOO' as in 'zoo', and 'guh' as in 'gutter'.
Latin
Scientific name for a genus of coniferous trees resembling Tsuga species.
Pronounced as 'pseudo-TSOO-gah', with stress on the second syllable. 'Pseudo' as in 'false', 'TSOO' as in 'zoo', and 'gah' as in 'gutter'.