Pronunciation of 'Mammillaria'
The word 'Mammillaria' refers to a genus of cacti known for their small, rounded shapes and often colorful flowers. It is pronounced as 'mæmɪˈlɛəriə' in English (en-US).
The word 'Mammillaria' originates from Latin, derived from 'mammilla,' meaning 'nipple,' referring to the tubercle-like structures on the cactus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti characterized by small, rounded shapes and tubercle-like structures, often with colorful flowers.
Pronounced as 'mam-ih-LAIR-ee-uh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Mam' as in 'mammal,' 'ih' as in 'it,' 'lair' as in 'layer,' and 'ee-uh' as in 'idea.'
Latin
In Latin, the term refers to the nipple-like tubercles on the cactus, which inspired the genus name.
Pronounced as 'mam-MILL-ah-ree-ah,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Mam' as in 'mammal,' 'mill' as in 'mill,' 'ah' as in 'father,' 'ree' as in 'reed,' and 'ah' as in 'father.'