Pronunciation of 'Trichocereus'
The word 'Trichocereus' refers to a genus of cacti native to South America. It is pronounced as 'ˌtrɪkoʊˈsɛruːs' in English.
The word 'Trichocereus' originates from Greek and Latin. 'Tricho-' derives from the Greek word 'thrix' meaning 'hair,' and '-cereus' is Latin for 'wax candle,' commonly used to describe cacti.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to South America, known for their columnar growth and often large flowers.
Pronounced as 'TRIH-koh-SAIR-roos.' 'Trih' as in 'trip,' 'koh' as in 'co,' 'sair' as in 'air,' and 'roos' as in 'moose.'
Latin
A genus of cacti, with the name derived from Latin and Greek roots describing its hairy and candle-like appearance.
Pronounced as 'TREE-koh-KER-eh-oos.' 'Tree' as in 'tree,' 'koh' as in 'co,' 'ker' as in 'care,' and 'eh-oos' as in 'eos.'