Pronunciation of 'Leonotis'
The word 'Leonotis' is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is pronounced as 'lee-uh-NOH-tis' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Leonotis' originates from Greek, where 'leon' means lion and 'otis' refers to ear, likely referencing the shape of the flower.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, commonly known as lion's ear.
Pronounced as 'lee-uh-NOH-tis', with stress on the second syllable. 'Lee' as in 'leap', 'uh' as in 'about', 'NOH' as in 'no', and 'tis' as in 'this'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, meaning 'lion's ear', referring to the shape of the flower.
Pronounced as 'le-o-NO-tis', with stress on the third syllable. 'Le' as in 'let', 'o' as in 'or', 'NO' as in 'no', and 'tis' as in 'this'.