Pronunciation of 'Asclepiadaceae'
The word 'Asclepiadaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the milkweed family. It is pronounced as /əˌskliːpiəˈdeɪsiː/ in English.
Word Origin
The term originates from the genus 'Asclepias,' named after Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which denotes a plant family in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants commonly known as the milkweed family, including genera such as Asclepias.
Pronounced as 'uh-SKLEE-pee-uh-DAY-see.' 'uh' as in 'about,' 'SKLEE' as in 'slee,' 'pee' as in 'pee,' 'uh' as in 'about,' 'DAY' as in 'day,' and 'see' as in 'sea.'