Pronunciation of 'Campanulaceae'
The word 'Campanulaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the bellflower family. It is pronounced as /ˌkæm.pəˌnjuːˈleɪ.siˌiː/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Campanulaceae' originates from the Latin word 'campanula,' meaning 'little bell,' referring to the bell-shaped flowers characteristic of this plant family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the bellflower family, which includes species like Campanula and Lobelia.
Pronounced as ‘KAM-puh-new-LAY-see-ee,’ with stress on the third syllable. ‘Kam’ as in ‘camera,’ ‘puh’ as in ‘put,’ ‘new’ as in ‘new,’ ‘lay’ as in ‘lay,’ and ‘see-ee’ as in ‘see’ followed by ‘ee.’