Pronunciation of 'Cucurbitaceae'
The word 'Cucurbitaceae' refers to a family of plants commonly known as the gourd or squash family. It is pronounced as /kjuːˌkɜːrbɪˈteɪsiː/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Cucurbitaceae' originates from the Latin word 'cucurbita,' meaning gourd or squash, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote plant families in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants commonly known as the gourd or squash family, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins, melons, and zucchinis.
Pronounced as 'kyoo-KUR-bi-TAY-see.' 'Kyoo' as in 'cue,' 'kur' as in 'cur,' 'bi' as in 'bit,' and 'tay-see' with stress on 'tay.'