Pronunciation of 'Philodendron'
The word 'Philodendron' is derived from Greek, meaning 'tree-loving'. It refers to a genus of plants known for their large, decorative leaves. In English, it is pronounced as 'fil-uh-DEN-druhn'.
The word 'Philodendron' originates from the Greek words 'philo' (meaning love or affection) and 'dendron' (meaning tree), referring to its natural tendency to climb trees.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical plants known for their climbing or trailing growth habits and large, often decorative leaves.
Pronounced as 'fil-uh-DEN-druhn'. 'Fil' as in 'fill', 'uh' as in 'sofa', 'DEN' with stress, and 'druhn' as in 'drone'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, it means 'tree-loving'.
Pronounced as 'fi-lo-THEN-dron'. 'Fi' as in 'fee', 'lo' as in 'low', 'THEN' with a soft 'th' sound, and 'dron' as in 'drone'.