Pronunciation of 'Rhododendron'
The word 'Rhododendron' is pronounced as /ˌroʊdəˈdɛndrən/ in English. It refers to a genus of flowering plants known for their vibrant blooms and evergreen leaves.
Word Origin
The word 'Rhododendron' originates from the Greek words 'rhodon' (rose) and 'dendron' (tree), meaning 'rose tree'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of shrubs and small trees in the heath family, known for their large clusters of flowers.
Pronounced as ‘ROH-duh-DEN-druhn’. ‘Rho’ as in ‘row’, ‘do’ as in ‘duh’, ‘den’ as in ‘den’, and ‘dron’ as in ‘druhn’.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
In Greek, it directly translates to 'rose tree', referring to the same genus of flowering plants.
Pronounced as ‘ro-tho-THEHN-thron’. ‘Ro’ as in ‘row’, ‘tho’ with a soft ‘th’, and ‘dron’ with a rolled ‘r’.