print email comment close Pronunciation of Biological Latin: Including Taxonomic Names of Plants and Animals URL: http://www.saltspring.com/capewest/pron.htm Description: "Several authors have identified rules that describe the traditional English pronunciation. Usage varies among individuals and continues to evolve, but the descriptive rules serve as a convenient pronunciation benchmark." Covers vowels, stress on syllables, commemorative names, and other matters. Created by a wildlife biologist. Author: Ommundsen, Peter Library of Congress Subject Headings: Biology -- Terminology Latin language -- Pronunciation Latin language, Medieval and modern -- Technical Latin LII Database Information: Record 13873 created by Wendy Hyman on 08/06/2003 Last modification on 08/13/2003 Last review by Charlotte Bagby on 05/28/2006 Published: 08/06/2003   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/13873