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 in English as 'ˌpæsɪˈfloʊrə'.
The word 'Passiflora' is derived from Latin, combining 'passio' (passion) and 'flos' (flower), referencing the symbolic association of the flower's structure with the Passion of Christ.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants commonly known as passionflowers or passion vines.
Pronounced as 'PASS-ih-FLOH-ruh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Pass' as in 'pass', 'ih' as in 'it', 'flo' as in 'flow', and 'ruh' as in 'era'.
Latin
The name of the genus, symbolically associated with the Passion of Christ.
Pronounced as 'PAHS-see-FLOH-rah', with stress on the first syllable. 'Pas' as in 'pass', 'si' as in 'see', 'flo' as in 'flow', and 'ra' as in 'rah'.