Pronunciation of 'Schizanthus'
The word 'Schizanthus' is pronounced as /ˈskɪzænθəs/ or /ˈsaɪzænθəs/ in English (en-US). It refers to a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, often called 'butterfly flowers' or 'poor man's orchid' due to their colorful and intricate blooms.
The word 'Schizanthus' originates from Greek, where 'schizo' means 'to split' and 'anthos' means 'flower,' referring to the split or divided petals of the flower.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, known for their colorful and intricate blooms, often referred to as 'butterfly flowers' or 'poor man's orchid.'
Pronounced as ‘SKIZ-an-thus.’ ‘SKIZ’ rhymes with ‘quiz,’ ‘an’ as in ‘can,’ and ‘thus’ as in ‘thus.’
An alternative pronunciation of the genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, known for their colorful and intricate blooms.
Pronounced as ‘SIGH-zan-thus.’ ‘SIGH’ as in the word ‘sigh,’ ‘zan’ as in ‘can,’ and ‘thus’ as in ‘thus.’