Pronunciation of 'Cucurbitaceae'
The word 'Cucurbitaceae' refers to a family of plants commonly known as the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and melons. It is pronounced as 'kyoo-kur-bih-TAY-see-ee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Cucurbitaceae' originates from the Latin word 'cucurbita,' meaning 'gourd' or 'pumpkin,' 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 referred to as the gourd family, including cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and melons.
Pronounced as 'kyoo-kur-bih-TAY-see-ee,' with stress on the 'TAY' syllable. 'Kyoo' as in 'cue,' 'kur' as in 'cur,' 'bih' as in 'bit,' 'TAY' as in 'tay,' and 'see-ee' as in 'see-ee.'