How to Pronounce "flora and fauna"
expression
FLOR-uh and/or uhnd FAW-nuh
flaw-RA and FAW-nuh
Definition
The plants (flora) and animals (fauna) found in a particular area or environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫɔɹə/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔnə
British English
flˈɔːɹɐ/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLOR-uh and/or uhnd FAW-nuh
UK
flaw-RA and FAW-nuh
Listen in Context
The flora and fauna of the rainforest are very diverse.
Scientists study the flora and fauna to understand the ecosystem.
Changes in climate affect the local flora and fauna.
Tourists love exploring the unique flora and fauna of the island.