Pronunciation of 'Buddleja'
The word 'Buddleja' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as 'butterfly bush.' It is pronounced as 'ˈbʌd.li.dʒə' or 'ˈbʌd.li.ə' in English. The name originates from the Latinized form of Reverend Adam Buddle's name, an English botanist.
The word 'Buddleja' is derived from the name of Reverend Adam Buddle, an English botanist, and was Latinized in his honor.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants known as 'butterfly bush,' often cultivated for their attractive flowers and ability to attract butterflies.
Pronounced as 'BUD-lee-juh,' where 'BUD' rhymes with 'mud,' 'lee' is like 'lee,' and 'juh' is like the 'ja' in 'jungle.'
A genus of flowering plants known as 'butterfly bush,' often cultivated for their attractive flowers and ability to attract butterflies.
Pronounced as 'BUD-lee-uh,' where 'BUD' rhymes with 'mud,' 'lee' is like 'lee,' and 'uh' is a schwa sound as in 'sofa.'