Pronunciation of 'Passiflora'
The word 'Passiflora' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as passionflowers or passion vines. It originates from Latin, combining 'passio' (passion) and 'flos' (flower). Below are the pronunciations and meanings in different locales.
The word 'Passiflora' originates from Latin, named by Spanish missionaries who saw religious symbolism in the flower's structure.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants known for their intricate flowers and edible fruits, such as passionfruit.
Pronounced as ‘PAS-i-FLOR-uh’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Pas’ as in ‘pass’, ‘i’ as in ‘it’, ‘flor’ as in ‘floor’, and ‘uh’ as in ‘sofa’.
Latin
The name given to the genus of passionflowers, inspired by religious symbolism.
Pronounced as ‘PAS-see-FLO-rah’, with stress on the first syllable. ‘Pas’ as in ‘pass’, ‘si’ as in ‘see’, ‘flo’ as in ‘flow’, and ‘ra’ as in ‘rah’.
Español (España)
Planta conocida como flor de la pasión, famosa por sus flores y frutos comestibles.
Pronunciado como ‘PAH-sif-LO-rah’, con énfasis en la última sílaba. ‘Pas’ como en ‘pasar’, ‘if’ como en ‘if’, ‘lo’ como en ‘loco’, y ‘ra’ como en ‘raro’.