Pronunciation of 'Pelargonium'
The word 'Pelargonium' is pronounced as /ˌpɛlɑːrˈɡoʊniəm/ in English. It refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as geraniums, often grown for their attractive flowers and aromatic leaves.
The word 'Pelargonium' originates from the Greek word 'pelargos,' meaning 'stork,' due to the stork-bill shape of its seed pods.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants, commonly known as geraniums, known for their colorful flowers and aromatic foliage.
Pronounced as ‘pel-ar-GO-nee-um.’ ‘Pel’ as in ‘pelican,’ ‘ar’ as in ‘are,’ ‘go’ as in ‘go,’ ‘nee’ as in ‘knee,’ and ‘um’ as in ‘sum.’ Stress is on the third syllable.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from the Greek word 'πελαργός' (pelargos), meaning 'stork,' referring to the stork-bill shape of the plant's seed pods.
Pronounced as ‘pe-lar-GO-nee-on.’ ‘Pe’ as in ‘pen,’ ‘lar’ as in ‘larva,’ ‘go’ as in ‘go,’ ‘nee’ as in ‘knee,’ and ‘on’ as in ‘on.’ Stress is on the third syllable.
Deutsch (German)
Eine Pflanzengattung, bekannt als Geranien, die für ihre bunten Blüten und aromatischen Blätter geschätzt wird.
Ausgesprochen als ‘pe-lar-GO-nee-um.’ ‘Pe’ wie in ‘Peter,’ ‘lar’ wie in ‘Lars,’ ‘go’ wie in ‘Goethe,’ ‘nee’ wie in ‘nie,’ und ‘um’ wie in ‘um.’ Die Betonung liegt auf der dritten Silbe.