Pronunciation of 'Pseudorhipsalis'
The word 'Pseudorhipsalis' refers to a genus of epiphytic cacti found in tropical regions. It is pronounced as 'soo-doh-rip-SAY-lis' in English (en-US).
The word 'Pseudorhipsalis' originates from botanical Latin, combining 'pseudo-' (false) and 'Rhipsalis,' another genus of cacti.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of epiphytic cacti native to tropical regions, often found growing on trees.
Pronounced as 'soo-doh-rip-SAY-lis,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Soo' as in 'pseudo,' 'doh' as in 'dough,' 'rip' as in 'rip,' and 'say-lis' with 'say' as in 'say' and 'lis' as in 'list' without the 't'.
Latin
A botanical term referring to a genus of epiphytic cacti, derived from Latin.
Pronounced as 'pseudo-rip-SAH-lis,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Pseudo' as in 'false,' 'rip' as in 'rip,' and 'salis' as 'SAH-lis.'