Pronunciation of 'Rhododendron'
The word 'Rhododendron' refers to a genus of flowering plants known for their vibrant and showy flowers. It is pronounced as /ˌroʊ.dəˈdɛn.drən/ in English, with stress on the second syllable.
The word 'Rhododendron' originates from the Greek words 'rhodon' meaning 'rose' and 'dendron' meaning 'tree'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the heath family, known for their large clusters of brightly colored flowers.
Pronounced as 'ROH-duh-DEN-druhn', with stress on the second syllable. 'Rho' as in 'row', 'do' as in 'duh', 'den' as in 'den', and 'dron' as in 'druhn'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
The original Greek term for 'rose tree', which inspired the botanical name.
Pronounced as 'ro-tho-THEHN-dron', with a soft 'th' sound as in 'this'. 'Ro' as in 'row', 'tho' as in 'though', 'then' as in 'then', and 'dron' as in 'drone'.