Pronunciation of 'Passiflora'
The word 'Passiflora' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as passionflowers or passion vines. It originates from Latin and is pronounced as /ˌpæsɪˈflɔːrə/ in English.
The word 'Passiflora' is derived from Latin, combining 'passio' (passion) and 'flora' (flower), referring to the Passion of Christ due to the flower's symbolic structures.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants known for their intricate flowers and edible fruits, such as passionfruit.
Pronounced as 'PASS-ih-FLOR-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Pass' as in 'pass', 'ih' as in 'sit', 'flor' as in 'floor', and 'uh' as in 'sofa'.
Latin
In Latin, it refers to the same genus of plants, emphasizing the symbolic connection to the Passion of Christ.
Pronounced as 'PAHS-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'.