Pronunciation of 'Pelargonium'
The word 'Pelargonium' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as geraniums. It is pronounced as /ˌpɛlɑːrˈɡoʊniəm/ in English, with stress on the third syllable.
The word 'Pelargonium' originates from the Greek word 'pelargos,' meaning 'stork,' due to the beak-like shape of its fruit.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Geraniaceae, commonly known as geraniums.
Pronounced as 'pel-ar-GO-nee-um,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Pel' as in 'pelican,' 'ar' as in 'are,' 'go' as in 'go,' 'nee' as in 'knee,' and 'um' as in 'umbrella.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from the Greek word 'pelargos,' meaning 'stork,' referring to the plant's fruit shape.
Pronounced as 'pe-la-GO-nee-om,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Pe' as in 'pen,' 'la' as in 'lava,' 'go' as in 'go,' 'nee' as in 'knee,' and 'om' as in 'omission.'