Rhizanths is a word that is often misspelled due to its unconventional spelling. The correct pronunciation is [raɪzænts], with the emphasis on the first syllable. The root word, ‘rhizome,’ refers to a stem that grows horizontally underground, and ‘-anth’ is a suffix used to create plant names. Therefore, ‘rhizanths’ can be defined as a group of plants that grow from rhizomes. Although it may be challenging to spell correctly, knowing the IPA phonetic transcription makes it easier to pronounce accurately.
A class of plants occupying a position between the flowering and non-flowering species.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.