Pronunciation of 'Digitalis'
The word 'Digitalis' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as foxgloves, and also to a medicine derived from these plants used to treat heart conditions. Pronounced in English as /ˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪlɪs/ or /ˌdɪdʒɪˈtælɪs/, depending on regional accents.
The word 'Digitalis' originates from Latin, where 'digitus' means 'finger,' referring to the finger-like shape of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants known as foxgloves, or a medicine derived from these plants used for heart conditions.
Pronounced as 'dij-i-TAY-lis,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Dij' as in 'digit,' 'i' as in 'bit,' 'tay' as in 'day,' and 'lis' as in 'list.'
A genus of plants known as foxgloves, or a medicine derived from these plants used for heart conditions.
Pronounced as 'dij-i-TAL-is,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Dij' as in 'digit,' 'i' as in 'bit,' 'tal' as in 'pal,' and 'is' as in 'list.'
Latin
The Latin name for the foxglove plant, derived from 'digitus,' meaning 'finger,' referring to the shape of the flowers.
Pronounced as 'di-gi-TAH-lis,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Di' as in 'digit,' 'gi' as in 'give,' 'tah' as in 'father,' and 'lis' as in 'list.'