Pronunciation of 'Cylindropuntia'
The word 'Cylindropuntia' refers to a genus of cacti commonly known as chollas, found primarily in arid regions of the Americas. It is pronounced as /ˌsɪlɪndroʊˈpʌnʃiə/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Cylindropuntia' originates from New Latin, combining 'cylindro-' (referring to cylindrical) and 'Opuntia' (a genus of cacti).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti, commonly known as chollas, characterized by cylindrical stem segments and found in arid regions.
Pronounced as 'sih-lin-droh-PUN-shee-uh'. 'Sih' as in 'sit', 'lin' as in 'lint', 'droh' as in 'drow', 'pun' as in 'punch', 'shee' as in 'she', and 'uh' as in 'sofa'.