Pronunciation of 'Boraginaceae'
The word 'Boraginaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. It is pronounced as 'buh-raj-uh-NAY-see-ee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Boraginaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Borago,' which is the genus name for borage plants, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including species like borage and forget-me-nots.
Pronounced as 'buh-raj-uh-NAY-see-ee.' 'Buh' as in 'but,' 'raj' as in 'raj,' 'uh' as in 'uh,' 'NAY' with stress, 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'tree.'