Pronunciation of 'Philodendron'
The word 'Philodendron' refers to a genus of tropical plants known for their decorative foliage. It is pronounced as /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/ in English, with stress on the second syllable.
The word 'Philodendron' originates from Greek, combining 'philo-' (meaning 'love' or 'affection') and 'dendron' (meaning 'tree').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical plants often grown as houseplants for their attractive foliage.
Pronounced as 'FILL-uh-DEN-druhn', with stress on the second syllable. 'Fill' as in 'fill', 'uh' as in 'sofa', 'den' as in 'den', and 'druhn' as in 'run'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, it means 'tree lover' or 'loving trees'.
Pronounced as 'fee-lo-THEHN-dron', with stress on the second syllable. 'Fee' as in 'fee', 'lo' as in 'low', 'thehn' with a soft 'th' as in 'this', and 'dron' as in 'drone'.