Pronunciation of 'Calceolaria'
The word 'Calceolaria' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as 'pocketbook plants' or 'slipper flowers,' named for their pouch-like blooms. It is pronounced as 'kæl-si-ə-ˈlɛər-i-ə' in English.
The word 'Calceolaria' originates from Latin, derived from 'calceolus,' meaning 'little shoe,' referring to the shape of the flower.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants known for their distinctive pouch-like flowers, often called 'pocketbook plants' or 'slipper flowers.'
Pronounced as 'kæl-si-ə-ˈlɛər-i-ə.' 'Kæl' as in 'cal,' 'si' as in 'see,' 'ə' as a schwa sound, 'lɛər' as in 'lair,' and 'i-ə' as in 'ear.'
Latin
Derived from 'calceolus,' meaning 'little shoe,' referring to the shoe-like shape of the flower.
Pronounced as 'kal-ke-o-ˈlaː-ri-a.' 'Kal' as in 'call,' 'ke' as in 'kay,' 'o' as in 'oh,' 'laː' with a long 'a,' and 'ri-a' as in 'ree-ah.'