Pronunciation of 'Calceolaria'
The word 'Calceolaria' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as 'pocketbook plants' or 'slipperworts.' It is pronounced as /ˌkælsiəˈlɛəriə/ in English, with stress on the third syllable.
The word 'Calceolaria' originates from Latin, derived from 'calceolus,' meaning 'small shoe,' referring to the shape of the flower.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the family Calceolariaceae, known for their pouch-like flowers.
Pronounced as ‘kal-see-oh-LAIR-ee-uh,’ with stress on the third syllable. ‘Kal’ as in ‘calm,’ ‘see’ as in ‘see,’ ‘oh’ as in ‘oh,’ ‘lair’ as in ‘lair,’ and ‘ee-uh’ as in ‘area.’
Latin
Derived from the Latin word 'calceolus,' meaning 'small shoe,' referring to the shape of the flower.
Pronounced as ‘kal-keh-oh-LAH-ree-ah,’ with stress on the third syllable. ‘Kal’ as in ‘calm,’ ‘keh’ as in ‘get,’ ‘oh’ as in ‘oh,’ ‘lah’ as in ‘la,’ and ‘ree-ah’ as in ‘area.’