Pronunciation of 'Calceolaria'
The word 'Calceolaria' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as slipperworts, characterized by their unique slipper-shaped flowers. Pronounced as 'kal-see-oh-LAIR-ee-uh' in English.
The word 'Calceolaria' originates from Latin, derived from 'calceolus,' meaning 'little shoe,' which refers to the shape of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants known for their slipper-shaped flowers.
Pronounced as 'kal-see-oh-LAIR-ee-uh,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Kal' as in 'cal,' 'see' as in 'see,' 'oh' as in 'oh,' 'lair' as in 'layer,' and 'ee-uh' as in 'ee-uh.'
Latin
Derived from 'calceolus,' meaning 'little shoe,' referring to the shape of the flowers.
Pronounced as 'kal-ke-oh-LAH-ree-ah,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Kal' as in 'cal,' 'ke' as in 'keh,' 'oh' as in 'oh,' 'lah' as in 'lah,' and 'ree-ah' as in 'ree-ah.'