Pronunciation of 'Tithonia'
The word 'Tithonia' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as Mexican sunflowers. It is pronounced as 'tɪˈθoʊniə' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Tithonia' originates from New Latin, named after Tithonus, a figure in Greek mythology.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, commonly known as Mexican sunflowers.
Pronounced as 'ti-THOH-nee-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ti' as in 'tip', 'thoh' as in 'though', and 'nee-uh' as in 'knee-uh'.