Pronunciation of 'Cucurbitaceae'
The word 'Cucurbitaceae' refers to a family of plants commonly known as gourds or squashes, including cucumbers, pumpkins, melons, and others. It is pronounced as 'kyoo-kur-BIT-uh-see-ee' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Cucurbitaceae' originates from Latin, derived from 'cucurbita,' meaning 'gourd' or 'pumpkin,' and '-aceae,' a suffix used to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A plant family that includes cucumbers, pumpkins, squashes, and melons.
Pronounced as 'kyoo-kur-BIT-uh-see-ee.' 'Kyoo' as in 'cue,' 'kur' as in 'cur,' 'bit' as in 'bit,' 'uh' as in 'uh,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'ee.'