Pronunciation of 'Cylindropuntia'
The word 'Cylindropuntia' refers to a genus of cacti commonly known as chollas, native to North and South America. It is pronounced as 'sɪˌlɪndroʊˈpʌnʃə' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Cylindropuntia' originates from New Latin, combining 'cylindro-' (referring to cylindrical shapes) and 'Opuntia' (a genus of cacti).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti known as chollas, characterized by their cylindrical stem segments.
Pronounced as 'sih-LIN-droh-PUN-shuh', with stress on the third syllable. 'Si' as in 'sit', 'lin' as in 'lint', 'droh' as in 'drow', 'pun' as in 'pun', and 'shuh' as in 'shut'.