Pronunciation of 'Alternanthera'
The word 'Alternanthera' is pronounced as 'ˌɔːltərˈnænθərə' in English (en-US). It refers to a genus of flowering plants in the Amaranthaceae family, commonly known for their colorful foliage.
Word Origin
The word 'Alternanthera' originates from New Latin, derived from the Latin words 'alternus' meaning 'alternating' and 'anthera' meaning 'anther', referring to the alternating anthers of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the Amaranthaceae family, known for their colorful foliage and used as ornamental plants.
Pronounced as 'awl-ter-NAN-thuh-ruh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Awl' as in 'all', 'ter' as in 'ter', 'nan' as in 'nan', 'thuh' as in 'the', and 'ruh' as in 'ruh'.