Pronunciation of 'Campanula'
The word 'Campanula' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as bellflowers. It originates from Latin, meaning 'little bell,' which describes the shape of its flowers. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in various languages, including English.
The word 'Campanula' originates from Latin, derived from 'campana,' meaning 'bell,' with the diminutive suffix '-ula,' meaning 'little.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants, commonly known as bellflowers, characterized by bell-shaped flowers.
Pronounced as 'kam-PAN-yoo-luh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Kam' as in 'camera,' 'pan' as in 'pan,' and 'yoo-luh' as in 'you-luh.'
Italiano
Un genere di piante da fiore, comunemente noto come campanule, caratterizzato da fiori a forma di campana.
Si pronuncia 'kam-PAH-noo-lah,' con accento sulla seconda sillaba. 'Kam' come in 'camera,' 'pah' con una 'a' lunga, e 'noo-lah' come in 'nulla.'
Latin
In Latin, it refers to a 'little bell,' describing the shape of the flowers in this genus.
Pronounced as 'kam-PAH-noo-lah,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Kam' as in 'camera,' 'pah' with a long 'a,' and 'noo-lah' as in 'nulla.'