Pronunciation of 'Tithonia'
The word 'Tithonia' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower tribe within the family Asteraceae. It is pronounced as 'tɪˈθoʊniə' or 'taɪˈθoʊniə' in English. The name originates from Greek mythology, derived from 'Tithonus,' a figure associated with the dawn.
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, known for their bright orange or yellow flowers.
Pronounced as 'tih-THOH-nee-uh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Tih' as in 'tip,' 'thoh' as in 'though,' and 'nee-uh' as in 'knee-uh.'
A genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, known for their bright orange or yellow flowers.
Pronounced as 'tie-THOH-nee-uh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Tie' as in 'tie,' 'thoh' as in 'though,' and 'nee-uh' as in 'knee-uh.'