Pronunciation of 'Monstera'
The word 'Monstera' refers to a genus of tropical plants known for their distinctive, perforated leaves. It is pronounced as 'mɒnˈstɛrə' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Monstera' originates from Latin, meaning 'monstrous' or 'abnormal', referring to the unusual appearance of the plant's leaves.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical plants, commonly known as 'Swiss cheese plants', characterized by their large, perforated leaves.
Pronounced as 'mon-STEH-ruh'. 'Mon' as in 'monitor', 'steh' as in 'step', and 'ruh' as in 'era'.
Latin
Derived from Latin, meaning 'monstrous' or 'abnormal', describing the unusual leaf structure of the plant.
Pronounced as 'mon-STAY-rah'. 'Mon' as in 'monitor', 'stay' as in 'stay', and 'rah' as in 'raw'.