Pronunciation of 'Aristolochia'
The word 'Aristolochia' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as birthworts, pipevines, or Dutchman's pipes. It is pronounced as 'ˌærɪstəˈloʊkiə' or 'ˌærɪstəˈloʊʃə' in English.
The word 'Aristolochia' originates from the Greek words 'aristos' meaning 'best' and 'locheia' meaning 'childbirth', referring to its historical use in aiding childbirth.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants known for their unique flower shapes, including species like pipevines and birthworts.
Pronounced as 'ar-ih-stuh-LOH-kee-uh', with stress on the third syllable. 'Ar' as in 'arrow', 'ih' as in 'bit', 'stuh' as in 'stuck', 'loh' as in 'low', and 'kee-uh' as in 'key-uh'.
A genus of plants known for their unique flower shapes, including species like pipevines and birthworts.
Pronounced as 'ar-ih-stuh-LOH-shuh', with stress on the third syllable. 'Ar' as in 'arrow', 'ih' as in 'bit', 'stuh' as in 'stuck', 'loh' as in 'low', and 'shuh' as in 'shut'.