Pronunciation of 'Solanaceae'
The word 'Solanaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the nightshade family. It is pronounced as /ˌsoʊləˈneɪsiˌi/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Solanaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Solanum,' which is a genus within this plant family, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including species like tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and tobacco.
Pronounced as 'SOH-luh-NAY-see-ee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'So' as in 'so,' 'la' as in 'luh,' 'ne' as in 'nay,' 'si' as in 'see,' and 'e' as in 'ee.'