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 (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Boraginaceae' originates from New Latin, derived from 'Borago,' which is the genus name for borage plants, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' used to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants including species such as borage and forget-me-nots.
Pronounced as 'buh-raj-uh-NAY-see-ee,' with stress on the 'NAY' syllable. 'Buh' as in 'but,' 'raj' as in 'raj,' 'uh' as in 'uh,' 'NAY' as in 'nay,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'ee.'