Pronunciation of 'Sarcococca'
The word 'Sarcococca' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Buxaceae, commonly known as sweet box. It is pronounced as 'sahr-koh-KOH-kuh' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Sarcococca' originates from Greek, where 'sarco' means 'flesh' and 'kokkos' means 'berry', referring to the fleshy berries produced by these plants.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of evergreen shrubs and groundcovers known for their fragrant flowers and glossy leaves, commonly used in gardens.
Pronounced as 'sahr-koh-KOH-kuh'. 'Sahr' as in 'sar', 'koh' as in 'co', 'kuh' as in 'cuh'. Stress is on the second syllable.