word
rhizosphere
RY-zoh-sfeer
ˈraɪzoʊsfɪərListen
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Syllable breakdown
rhizosphere
Dictionary meaning
The region of soil immediately surrounding plant roots, in which root secretions support specialised microbial communities.
History and origin
Greek — 'rhiza' (root) + 'sphaira' (sphere).
Common mispronunciations
RISE-oh-sfeerRY-zoh-sfeer
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