Pronunciation of 'Scutellaria'
The word 'Scutellaria' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as skullcaps. It is pronounced as /ˌskjuːtəˈlɛəriə/ in English (en-US).
The word 'Scutellaria' originates from Latin, where 'scutella' means 'a small dish or tray,' referring to the shape of the calyx in some species.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as skullcaps.
Pronounced as 'SKYOO-tuh-LAIR-ee-uh,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Skyoo' as in 'skew,' 'tuh' as in 'tuh,' 'lair' as in 'layer,' and 'ee-uh' as in 'area.'
Latin
In Latin, it refers to the genus of plants characterized by their dish-shaped calyx.
Pronounced as 'SKOO-tell-LAH-ree-ah,' with stress on the penultimate syllable. 'Skoo' as in 'school,' 'tell' as in 'tell,' 'lah' as in 'la,' and 'ree-ah' as in 'ria.'