Pronunciation of 'Rhododendron'
The word 'Rhododendron' is pronounced as /ˌroʊ.dəˈdɛn.drən/ in English (en-US). It refers to a genus of shrubs and small trees known for their attractive flowers.
Word Origin
The word 'Rhododendron' originates from the Greek words 'rhodos' meaning 'rose' and 'dendron' meaning 'tree'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of shrubs and small trees, often cultivated for their showy flowers.
Pronounced as ‘ROH-duh-DEN-druhn’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Rho’ as in ‘row’, ‘duh’ as in ‘duh’, ‘den’ as in ‘den’, and ‘druhn’ as in ‘drun’.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
The original Greek term combining 'rose' and 'tree'.
Pronounced as ‘ro-tho-DHEN-dron’, with stress on the third syllable. ‘Ro’ as in ‘row’, ‘tho’ as in ‘though’, ‘dhen’ as in ‘then’, and ‘dron’ as in ‘drone’.