Pronunciation of 'Opuntia'
The word 'Opuntia' refers to a genus of cacti commonly known as prickly pears. It is pronounced as 'oʊˈpʌnʃə' or 'oʊˈpʌntiə' in English. The name originates from Latin, referencing the ancient Greek city of Opus.
The word 'Opuntia' originates from Latin, which itself is derived from the ancient Greek city of Opus, where a plant resembling this genus was said to grow.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti commonly known as prickly pears, characterized by flat, rounded cladodes (stem segments).
Pronounced as 'oh-PUN-shuh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Oh' as in 'go', 'pun' as in 'pun', 'shuh' as in 'shut'.
A genus of cacti commonly known as prickly pears, characterized by flat, rounded cladodes (stem segments).
Pronounced as 'oh-PUN-tee-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Oh' as in 'go', 'pun' as in 'pun', 'tee' as in 'tea', 'uh' as in 'sofa'.
Latin
A genus of cacti named after the ancient Greek city of Opus.
Pronounced as 'aw-PUN-tee-ah', with stress on the second syllable. 'Aw' as in 'law', 'pun' as in 'pun', 'tee' as in 'tea', 'ah' as in 'father'.