Pronunciation of 'Boraginaceae'
The word 'Boraginaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. It is pronounced as 'buh-raj-uh-NAY-see-ee' in English.
The word 'Boraginaceae' originates from the Latin name 'Borago,' which is a genus within this family, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which is commonly used to denote plant families in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants known for species like borage and forget-me-nots.
Pronounced as 'buh-raj-uh-NAY-see-ee'. 'Buh' as in 'but', 'raj' rhymes with 'badge', 'nay' as in 'nay-sayer', and 'see-ee' as 'see-ee'.
Latin
The Latin name for the botanical family of flowering plants including borage.
Pronounced as 'bor-a-JIN-ay-see'. 'Bor' as in 'bore', 'a' as in 'father', 'JIN' with a soft 'j', 'ay' as in 'say', and 'see' as in 'see'.