Pronunciation of 'Cotoneaster'
The word 'Cotoneaster' is pronounced as 'koh-TOH-nee-as-ter' in English (en-US). It refers to a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, known for their ornamental use in gardens.
Word Origin
The word 'Cotoneaster' originates from Latin, where 'cotoneum' means 'quince' and '-aster' is a suffix indicating resemblance.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the rose family, used ornamentally in gardens.
Pronounced as 'koh-TOH-nee-as-ter'. 'koh' as in 'co', 'TOH' with stress, 'nee' as in 'knee', and 'as-ter' as in 'aster'.