Pronunciation of 'Alternanthera'
The word 'Alternanthera' refers to a genus of plants in the Amaranthaceae family, commonly used in ornamental gardening and aquariums. Pronounced as 'awl-ter-NAN-thur-uh' in English.
The word 'Alternanthera' originates from New Latin, derived from 'alternans' (alternating) and 'anthera' (anther), referring to the alternating anthers of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the Amaranthaceae family, often used in ornamental gardening and aquariums.
Pronounced as 'awl-ter-NAN-thur-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Awl' as in 'all', 'ter' as in 'turn', 'nan' as in 'nan', 'thur' as in 'thirst', and 'uh' as in 'sofa'.
Latin
Scientific name for a genus of plants, derived from Latin terms describing alternating anthers.
Pronounced as 'al-ter-NAN-te-ra', with stress on the second syllable. 'Al' as in 'altar', 'ter' as in 'terra', 'nan' as in 'nan', 'te' as in 'ten', and 'ra' as in 'raw'.