Pronunciation of 'Scutellaria'
The word 'Scutellaria' is pronounced as /ˌskjuːtəˈlɛəriə/ in English. It refers to a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as skullcaps.
The word 'Scutellaria' originates from Latin, derived from 'scutella', meaning 'a small dish or tray', referring to the shape of the calyx in the flowers of this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as skullcaps. These plants are often used in traditional medicine and are known for their calming properties.
Pronounced as ‘skyoo-tuh-LAIR-ee-uh’. ‘Skyoo’ as in ‘skew’, ‘tuh’ as in ‘tuh’, and ‘LAIR-ee-uh’ with stress on the second syllable.
Latin
In Latin, 'Scutellaria' refers to a small dish or tray, which is the origin of the name of the plant genus due to the shape of its calyx.
Pronounced as ‘skoo-tell-LAH-ree-ah’. ‘Skoo’ as in ‘school’, ‘tell’ as in ‘tell’, and ‘LAH-ree-ah’ with stress on the third syllable.