Pronunciation of 'Gymnocalycium'
The word 'Gymnocalycium' refers to a genus of cacti, commonly known as chin cactus. It is pronounced as 'ˌdʒɪmnəˈkælɪsiəm' in English (en-US).
The word 'Gymnocalycium' is derived from Greek, where 'gymnos' means 'naked' and 'kalyx' means 'calyx,' referring to the lack of spines on the flower buds of these cacti.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to South America, known for their small size and colorful flowers.
Pronounced as 'JIM-nuh-KAL-ih-see-um,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Jim' as in 'gym,' 'nuh' as in 'nuh,' 'kal' as in 'cal,' 'ih' as in 'ih,' and 'see-um' as in 'see-um.'
Latin
The scientific name for a genus of cacti, emphasizing its botanical classification.
Pronounced as 'GYM-no-KAL-ih-kee-um,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Gym' as in 'gym,' 'no' as in 'no,' 'kal' as in 'cal,' 'ih' as in 'ih,' and 'kee-um' as in 'kee-um.'