Pronunciation of 'Alternanthera'
The word 'Alternanthera' refers to a genus of plants in the Amaranthaceae family, commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is pronounced as 'ˌɔːl.tɜːrˈnæn.θɪə.rə' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Alternanthera' originates from New Latin, derived from the Latin words 'alternus' (alternating) and 'anthera' (anther), referring to the alternating arrangement of the anthers in the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the Amaranthaceae family, often used as ornamental plants in gardens and aquariums.
Pronounced as 'awl-TUR-nan-THEE-uh-ruh'. 'Awl' as in 'all', 'tur' as in 'turn', 'nan' as in 'nan', 'thee' as in 'thee', and 'ruh' as in 'ruh'.