Pronunciation of 'Sarcococca'
The word 'Sarcococca' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the boxwood family, known for their small, fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage. It is pronounced as 'sar-ko-KOK-uh' in English (en-US).
The word 'Sarcococca' originates from Greek, where 'sarx' means 'flesh' and 'kokkos' means 'berry', referring to the fleshy berries of the plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the boxwood family, known for their evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers.
Pronounced as 'sar-ko-KOK-uh', with stress on the third syllable. 'Sar' as in 'sar', 'ko' as in 'co', and 'kok' as in 'cock', followed by a schwa sound 'uh'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words 'sarx' (flesh) and 'kokkos' (berry), referring to the plant's fleshy berries.
Pronounced as 'sar-ko-KOK-ka', with stress on the third syllable. 'Sar' as in 'sar', 'ko' as in 'co', and 'kok' as in 'cock', followed by 'ka'.