Pronunciation of 'Gymnocalycium'
The word 'Gymnocalycium' refers to a genus of cacti commonly known as 'chin cacti,' native to South America. Its pronunciation in English is provided below.
The term 'Gymnocalycium' originates from Greek, where 'gymnos' means 'naked' and 'calyx' refers to the 'bud' or 'sepals,' describing the plant's flower characteristics.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to South America, known for their unique flowers and spherical shapes.
Pronounced as ‘JIM-noh-KAL-ih-see-uhm.’ ‘Jim’ as in ‘gym,’ ‘noh’ as in ‘no,’ ‘kal’ as in ‘cal,’ ‘ih’ as in ‘it,’ and ‘see-uhm’ as in ‘see-um.’
Ελληνικά (Greek)
The original Greek term describing the cactus genus, with 'gymnos' meaning 'naked' and 'calyx' referring to the flower's bud.
Pronounced as ‘YIM-noh-KAH-leek-see-on.’ ‘Yim’ as in ‘gym,’ ‘noh’ as in ‘no,’ ‘kah’ as in ‘car,’ ‘leek’ as in ‘leak,’ and ‘see-on’ as in ‘see-on.’