Pronunciation of 'Campanula'
The word 'Campanula' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as bellflowers. It originates from Latin and is pronounced as 'kam-PAN-yoo-luh' in English.
The word 'Campanula' originates from Latin, derived from 'campana,' meaning 'bell,' referring to the bell-shaped flowers of the plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants commonly known as bellflowers, characterized by their bell-shaped flowers.
Pronounced as 'kam-PAN-yoo-luh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Kam' as in 'camera,' 'PAN' as in 'pan,' 'yoo' as in 'you,' and 'luh' as in 'luck.'
Latin
In Latin, 'Campanula' refers to a small bell, which inspired the name for the bell-shaped flowers of the plant genus.
Pronounced as 'kam-PAH-noo-lah,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Kam' as in 'camera,' 'PAH' as in 'palm,' 'noo' as in 'noon,' and 'lah' as in 'lava.'