Pronunciation of 'Monstera'
The word 'Monstera' refers to a genus of tropical plants, commonly known as Swiss cheese plants due to their unique leaf patterns. It is pronounced as 'ˌmɒnˈstɛrə' in English.
The word 'Monstera' originates from Latin, derived from 'monstrum,' meaning 'monster' or 'abnormal,' referring to the plant's unusual leaf shapes.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical plants known for their distinctive perforated leaves, commonly used as ornamental houseplants.
Pronounced as 'mon-STEH-ruh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Mon' as in 'monster', 'steh' as in 'step', and 'ruh' as in 'era'.
Latin
In Latin, 'Monstera' refers to a genus of plants, named for their unusual or 'monstrous' leaf shapes.
Pronounced as 'MON-ste-ra', with stress on the first syllable. 'Mon' as in 'monster', 'ste' as in 'step', and 'ra' as in 'raw'.