Pronunciation of 'Asclepiadaceae'
The word 'Asclepiadaceae' is pronounced as /æˌskliːpiəˈdeɪsiː/ in English. It refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the milkweed family. The pronunciation emphasizes the third syllable 'pi' and the penultimate syllable 'deɪ'.
Word Origin
The word originates from the Greek name 'Asklepios', referring to the god of medicine, combined with the suffix '-aceae', which is commonly used in botanical family names.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the milkweed family, which includes species like milkweeds and hoyas.
Pronounced as 'as-KLEE-pee-uh-DAY-see'. The 'as' is short as in 'cat', 'klee' rhymes with 'tree', 'pee' is pronounced like 'pea', 'uh' is a schwa sound, 'day' is as in 'daylight', and 'see' as in 'see'.