Pronunciation of 'Clerodendrum'
The word 'Clerodendrum' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. It is pronounced as /ˌklɛrəˈdɛndrəm/ in English, with the stress on the second syllable. The name originates from Greek, combining 'kleros' (chance or fate) and 'dendron' (tree).
Word Origin
The word 'Clerodendrum' is derived from the Greek words 'kleros' meaning 'chance' or 'fate' and 'dendron' meaning 'tree'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, commonly known as glorybower or bagflower.
Pronounced as 'KLEH-ruh-DEN-druhm', with stress on the second syllable. 'Kleh' as in 'clerk', 'ruh' as in 'run', 'den' as in 'dent', and 'druhm' as in 'drum'.