Pronunciation of 'Malvaceae'
The word 'Malvaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mallow family. It is pronounced as 'mal-VAY-see-ee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Malvaceae' originates from Latin, derived from 'Malva,' meaning mallow, and the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote a family in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including species like hibiscus, cotton, and okra.
Pronounced as 'mal-VAY-see-ee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Mal' as in 'mallet,' 'VAY' rhymes with 'say,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'tree.'