Pronunciation of 'Philodendron'
The word 'Philodendron' refers to a genus of tropical plants known for their heart-shaped leaves and ability to thrive indoors. It is pronounced as 'ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Philodendron' is derived from the Greek words 'philo' (meaning 'love' or 'affection') and 'dendron' (meaning 'tree'), collectively meaning 'tree lover'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical plants, often grown as houseplants, known for their attractive foliage.
Pronounced as 'FIL-uh-DEN-druhn'. 'FIL' as in 'fill', 'uh' as in 'a', 'DEN' as in 'den', and 'druhn' as in 'drun'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, meaning 'tree lover'.
Pronounced as 'fee-lo-THEHN-dron'. 'fee' as in 'fee', 'lo' as in 'low', 'THEHN' with a soft 'th' sound, and 'dron' as in 'drone'.