Pronunciation of 'Cylindropuntia'
The word 'Cylindropuntia' refers to a genus of cacti commonly known as 'cholla,' native to North and South America. It is pronounced as 'sɪˌlɪndroʊˈpʌnʃə' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Cylindropuntia' is derived from New Latin, combining 'cylindro-' (referring to cylindrical shapes) and 'Opuntia' (a genus of cacti).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti, commonly known as 'cholla,' characterized by cylindrical stems and native to the Americas.
Pronounced as 'si-LIN-droh-PUN-shuh,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Si' as in 'sit,' 'lin' as in 'lint,' 'droh' as in 'drow,' and 'pun-shuh' as in 'punch' with a soft 'uh' sound at the end.