Pronunciation of 'Delonix'
The word 'Delonix' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, commonly known for the flamboyant tree (Delonix regia). It is pronounced as 'dəˈloʊnɪks' in English.
The word 'Delonix' originates from Greek, where 'de' means 'visible' and 'lonix' means 'claw,' referring to the claw-like shape of the flower petals.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, known for the flamboyant tree (Delonix regia).
Pronounced as 'duh-LOH-niks,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Duh' as in 'duh,' 'loh' as in 'low,' and 'niks' as in 'nicks.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words meaning 'visible claw,' referring to the shape of the flower petals.
Pronounced as 'theh-LOH-niks,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Theh' as in 'there,' 'loh' as in 'low,' and 'niks' as in 'nicks.'