Pronunciation of 'Leonotis'

The word 'Leonotis' is derived from Greek and Latin origins, referring to a genus of flowering plants in the mint family. It is pronounced as 'lee-uh-NOH-tis' in English.

Word Origin

The word 'Leonotis' originates from Greek and Latin. 'Leon' means 'lion' in Greek, and 'otis' is derived from 'ous,' meaning 'ear,' referring to the lion's ear-like appearance of the flowers.

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

lee-uh-NOH-tis/liːəˈnoʊtɪs/Slow

A genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as lion's ear.

Pronounced as 'lee-uh-NOH-tis,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Lee' as in 'lee,' 'uh' as in 'uh,' 'noh' as in 'no,' and 'tis' as in 'tiss.'

Ελληνικά (Greek)

le-OH-noh-tis/leˈonotis/Slow

Derived from Greek, referring to the lion's ear-like appearance of the flowers.

Pronounced as 'le-OH-noh-tis,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Le' as in 'leh,' 'oh' as in 'oh,' 'noh' as in 'no,' and 'tis' as in 'tiss.'

Latin

le-OH-noh-tis/leˈoːnɔtis/Slow

In Latin, it refers to the genus of plants characterized by lion's ear-like flowers.