Pronunciation of 'Hemerocallis'
The word 'Hemerocallis' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as daylilies. It is pronounced as 'ˌhɛmɪroʊˈkælɪs' in English (en-US).
The word 'Hemerocallis' originates from Greek, combining 'hēmera' (ἡμέρα), meaning 'day,' and 'kallos' (κάλλος), meaning 'beauty,' referring to the flowers that typically last for a single day.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants commonly known as daylilies, characterized by their short-lived flowers.
Pronounced as 'HEM-ih-roh-KAL-iss,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Hem' as in 'hem,' 'ih' as in 'it,' 'roh' as in 'row,' 'kal' as in 'call,' and 'iss' as in 'is.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words meaning 'day' and 'beauty,' referring to the ephemeral beauty of the flowers.
Pronounced as 'ee-MER-ah-KAL-lis,' with 'ee' as in 'see,' 'mer' as in 'merit,' 'ah' as in 'father,' 'kal' as in 'call,' and 'lis' as in 'list.'