Pronunciation of 'Rutaceae'
The word 'Rutaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the rue or citrus family. It is pronounced as 'roo-TAY-see-ee' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Rutaceae' originates from New Latin, derived from 'Ruta,' which is the genus name for rue plants, and the suffix '-aceae,' used to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including citrus fruits and ornamental plants.
Pronounced as 'roo-TAY-see-ee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Roo' as in 'root,' 'TAY' as in 'day,' 'see' as in 'sea,' and 'ee' as in 'tree.'
Latin
A botanical term referring to the rue family of plants.
Pronounced as 'roo-TAH-kay-eye,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Roo' as in 'root,' 'TAH' as in 'tah,' 'kay' as in 'kay,' and 'eye' as in 'eye.'