Pronunciation of 'Cucurbitaceae'
The word 'Cucurbitaceae' refers to a family of plants commonly known as gourds or cucurbits, which includes species like cucumbers, pumpkins, and melons. It is pronounced as 'kyoo-kur-bih-TAY-see-ee' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Cucurbitaceae' originates from the Latin word 'cucurbita,' meaning gourd or pumpkin, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of plants including cucumbers, pumpkins, melons, and gourds.
Pronounced as 'kyoo-kur-bih-TAY-see-ee,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Kyoo' as in 'cue,' 'kur' as in 'cur,' 'bih' as in 'bit,' 'TAY' as in 'tay,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'ee.'