Pronunciation of 'Digitalis'
The word 'Digitalis' has its origins in Latin and refers to a genus of plants commonly known as foxgloves. It is also used in medicine for heart-related treatments. The pronunciation in English is 'ˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪlɪs' or 'ˌdɪdʒɪˈtælɪs', depending on the context.
The word 'Digitalis' originates from the Latin word 'digitus', meaning 'finger', referring to the finger-like shape of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants commonly known as foxgloves, used in medicine for heart-related conditions.
Pronounced as 'dij-i-TAY-lis', with stress on the third syllable. 'Dij' as in 'digit', 'i' as in 'it', 'tay' as in 'table', and 'lis' as in 'list'.
A genus of plants commonly known as foxgloves, used in medicine for heart-related conditions.
Pronounced as 'dij-i-TAL-is', with stress on the third syllable. 'Dij' as in 'digit', 'i' as in 'it', 'tal' as in 'talent', and 'is' as in 'list'.