Pronunciation of 'Cylindropuntia'
The word 'Cylindropuntia' refers to a genus of cacti commonly known as chollas. It is pronounced as /ˌsɪlɪndroʊˈpʌnʃə/ in English. The name originates from Greek and Latin roots, combining 'cylindros' (cylinder) and 'Opuntia' (a genus of cacti).
The word 'Cylindropuntia' is derived from Greek 'cylindros' meaning 'cylinder' and Latin 'Opuntia', which refers to a genus of cacti.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti commonly known as chollas, characterized by their cylindrical stems and spiny segments.
Pronounced as 'sih-lin-droh-PUN-shuh'. 'Sih' as in 'sit', 'lin' as in 'lint', 'droh' as in 'drow', 'PUN' as in 'pun', and 'shuh' as in 'shut'.
Latin
The original Latin name for a genus of cacti, combining 'cylindros' (cylinder) and 'Opuntia' (a genus of cacti).
Pronounced as 'koo-lin-dro-PUN-tee-ah'. 'Koo' as in 'cool', 'lin' as in 'lint', 'dro' as in 'drow', 'PUN' as in 'pun', and 'tee-ah' as in 'tea-ah'.