Pronunciation of 'Solanaceae'
The word 'Solanaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the nightshade family. It is pronounced as 'soʊləˈneɪʃiː' or 'soʊləˈneɪsiː' in English (en-US).
The word 'Solanaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Solanum,' which is the type genus of this plant family. 'Solanum' is derived from 'sol,' meaning 'sun,' possibly referencing the sun-loving nature of some plants in this family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers.
Pronounced as 'soh-luh-NAY-shee,' with stress on the third syllable. 'So' as in 'so,' 'la' as in 'la,' 'nay' as in 'nay,' and 'shee' as in 'she.'
A family of flowering plants, including tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers.
Pronounced as 'soh-luh-NAY-see,' with stress on the third syllable. 'So' as in 'so,' 'la' as in 'la,' 'nay' as in 'nay,' and 'see' as in 'see.'