Pronunciation of 'Mammillaria'
The word 'Mammillaria' refers to a genus of cacti, commonly known for their small, rounded forms and spines. It is pronounced as /ˌmæmɪˈlɛəriə/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Mammillaria' originates from Latin, derived from 'mammilla,' meaning 'nipple,' referring to the nipple-like tubercles on the cactus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti, often small and globular, native to the Americas.
Pronounced as ‘mæm-ih-LAIR-ee-uh’. ‘Mæm’ as in 'mam', ‘ih’ as in 'it', ‘lair’ as in 'lair', and ‘ee-uh’ as in 'idea'.
Latin
Derived from the Latin word 'mammilla,' meaning 'nipple,' referring to the tubercles of the cactus.
Pronounced as ‘mam-MIL-lah-ree-ah’. ‘Mam’ as in 'mam', ‘mil’ as in 'mill', ‘lah’ as in 'la', and ‘ree-ah’ as in 'area'.