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 'ruːˈteɪsiː' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Rutaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Ruta,' which refers to the rue plant, combined with 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,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Ru' as in 'rue,' 'tay' as in 'day,' and 'see' as in 'sea.'
Latin
The scientific name for the rue family in botanical classification.
Pronounced as 'roo-TAH-kay,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Ru' as in 'rue,' 'ta' as in 'tah,' and 'ke' as in 'kay.'