Pronunciation of 'Symphoricarpos'
The word 'Symphoricarpos' is a genus name in botanical nomenclature, commonly known as snowberry. It originates from Greek, combining 'sympherein' (to bear together) and 'karpos' (fruit). In English, it is pronounced as 'sim-foh-rih-KAR-pos'.
Word Origin
Greek origin, derived from 'sympherein' (to bear together) and 'karpos' (fruit).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of shrubs in the family Caprifoliaceae, commonly known as snowberry.
Pronounced as 'sim-FOH-rih-KAR-pos', with stress on the third syllable. 'Sim' as in 'simple', 'foh' as in 'foe', 'rih' as in 'rib', and 'kar' as in 'car', followed by 'pos' as in 'possum'.