Pronunciation of 'Campanulaceae'
The word 'Campanulaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the bellflower family. It is pronounced as 'kam-puh-NOO-luh-see-ee' in English.
The word 'Campanulaceae' originates from Latin, derived from 'campanula,' meaning 'little bell,' referring to the bell-shaped flowers characteristic of this plant family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the bellflower family, which includes species like Campanula and Lobelia.
Pronounced as 'kam-puh-NOO-luh-see-ee,' with stress on the 'NOO' syllable. 'Kam' as in 'camera,' 'puh' as in 'put,' 'NOO' as in 'noon,' 'luh' as in 'luck,' and 'see-ee' as in 'see' followed by 'ee.'
Latin
In Latin, it refers to the botanical family name derived from 'campanula,' meaning 'little bell,' describing the shape of the flowers.
Pronounced as 'kam-pah-NOO-lah-kay,' with stress on the 'NOO' syllable. 'Kam' as in 'camera,' 'pah' as in 'palm,' 'NOO' as in 'noon,' 'lah' as in 'lava,' and 'kay' as in 'cake.'