Pronunciation of 'Passiflora'
The word 'Passiflora' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as passionflowers or passion vines. It originates from Latin and is pronounced as /ˌpæsɪˈflɔːrə/ in English.
The word 'Passiflora' is derived from Latin, combining 'passio' (passion) and 'flos' (flower), referring to the Passion of Christ as early Christian missionaries saw religious symbolism in the flower's structure.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants known for their unique and intricate flowers, commonly referred to as passionflowers.
Pronounced as ‘PAS-ih-FLOR-uh’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Pas’ as in ‘pass’, ‘ih’ as in ‘it’, ‘flor’ as in ‘floor’, and ‘uh’ as in ‘sofa’.
Latin
The original Latin term for passionflower, referring to its symbolic representation of the Passion of Christ.
Pronounced as ‘PAS-see-FLO-rah’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Pas’ as in ‘pass’, ‘see’ as in ‘see’, ‘flo’ as in ‘flow’, and ‘rah’ as in ‘rah’.