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, with emphasis on the second syllable. These plants are native to the Americas and are known for their ability to grow without soil.
The word 'Tillandsia' is derived from the name of Elias Tillandz, a Swedish botanist, combined with the Latin suffix '-ia' used to denote genera in taxonomy.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the bromeliad family, commonly known as air plants, which absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves.
Pronounced as 'tih-LAND-zee-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Tih' as in 'tip', 'land' as in 'land', 'zee' as in 'zebra', and 'uh' as in 'sofa'.
An alternative pronunciation of the genus Tillandsia, referring to the same group of air plants.
Pronounced as 'tih-LAND-juh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Tih' as in 'tip', 'land' as in 'land', and 'juh' as in 'judge'.
Latin
In Latin, 'Tillandsia' is used as a taxonomic name for the genus of air plants.
Pronounced as 'tih-LAND-zee-ah', with stress on the second syllable. 'Tih' as in 'tip', 'land' as in 'land', 'zee' as in 'zebra', and 'ah' as in 'father'.