Pronunciation of 'Delonix'
The word 'Delonix' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It is pronounced as /dɪˈloʊnɪks/ in English, with the stress on the second syllable.
Word Origin
The word 'Delonix' is derived from Greek, where 'de' means 'evident' and 'lonix' refers to 'claw', describing the claw-like petals of the flowers in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, commonly known for the flamboyant tree (Delonix regia).
Pronounced as 'dih-LOH-niks', with stress on the second syllable. 'Di' as in 'dip', 'loh' as in 'low', and 'niks' as in 'nicks'.