Pronunciation of 'Philodendron'
The word 'Philodendron' refers to a genus of tropical plants known for their lush foliage. It originates from Greek, combining 'philo' (love) and 'dendron' (tree). In English (en-US), it is pronounced as /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/.
The word 'Philodendron' comes from the Greek words 'philo' (φίλο), meaning 'love,' and 'dendron' (δένδρον), meaning 'tree.' It refers to plants that 'love trees,' as many species are climbers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical plants, often grown as houseplants, known for their large, decorative leaves.
Pronounced as 'FIL-uh-DEN-druhn,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Fil' as in 'fill,' 'uh' as in 'sofa,' 'den' as in 'den,' and 'druhn' rhyming with 'run.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
The original Greek term combining 'philo' (love) and 'dendron' (tree), referring to plants that love trees.
Pronounced as 'fee-LO-thehn-dron,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Fee' as in 'fee,' 'lo' as in 'low,' 'thehn' with a soft 'th' as in 'this,' and 'dron' as in 'drone.'