Pronunciation of 'Tillandsia'
The word 'Tillandsia' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as air plants. It is pronounced as 'tɪˈlændziə' or 'tɪˈlændʒə' in English (en-US).
The word 'Tillandsia' originates from New Latin, named after the Finnish botanist Elias Tillandz.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the Bromeliaceae family, commonly known as air plants, which are native to the forests, mountains, and deserts of Central and South America.
Pronounced as 'tih-LAND-zee-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ti' as in 'tip', 'land' as in 'land', 'zi' as in 'zee', and 'uh' as in 'sofa'.
An alternative pronunciation of the genus name, commonly used in English-speaking regions.
Pronounced as 'tih-LAND-juh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ti' as in 'tip', 'land' as in 'land', 'juh' as in 'judge'.
Latin
The scientific name for air plants, derived from Latin naming conventions.
Pronounced as 'til-LAND-see-ah', with stress on the second syllable. 'Til' as in 'tilt', 'land' as in 'land', 'sia' as in 'see-ah'.