Pronunciation of 'Campanula'
The word 'Campanula' refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as bellflowers. It is pronounced as /kæmˈpæn.jʊ.lə/ in English, with emphasis on the second syllable. The name is derived from the Latin word 'campana,' meaning 'bell,' due to the bell-shaped flowers.
The word 'Campanula' originates from Latin, where 'campana' means 'bell,' and the suffix '-ula' is a diminutive, meaning 'little bell.' It refers to the bell-shaped flowers of the plants in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants commonly known as bellflowers, characterized by their bell-shaped flowers.
Pronounced as ‘kam-PAN-yoo-luh,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Kam’ as in ‘camera,’ ‘pan’ as in ‘pan,’ ‘yoo’ as in ‘you,’ and ‘luh’ as in ‘luck.’
Latin
The original Latin term for 'little bell,' referring to the bell-shaped flowers.
Pronounced as ‘kam-PAH-noo-lah,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Kam’ as in ‘calm,’ ‘pah’ as in ‘palm,’ ‘noo’ as in ‘noon,’ and ‘lah’ as in ‘lava.’