Pronunciation of 'Schlumbergera'
The word 'Schlumbergera' refers to a genus of cacti commonly known as Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, or holiday cactus. It is pronounced as 'ʃlʌmˈbɜːrɡərə' in English. The genus is named after Frédéric Schlumberger, a French collector of cacti.
The word originates from the name of Frédéric Schlumberger, a French cactus collector, combined with the Latin suffix '-a' used in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to Brazil, commonly known as Christmas cactus or holiday cactus.
Pronounced as 'shlum-BUR-guh-ruh'. 'Shlum' as in 'shlum', 'BUR' with stress, and 'guh-ruh' with a soft ending.
Deutsch (Deutschland)
Eine Gattung von Kakteen, die in Brasilien beheimatet ist, bekannt als Weihnachtskaktus.
Ausgesprochen als 'shlum-BER-guh-ah'. 'Shlum' wie in 'schlumm', 'BER' betont, und 'guh-ah' weich am Ende.
Français (France)
Un genre de cactus originaire du Brésil, connu sous le nom de cactus de Noël.
Prononcé comme 'shluhn-BER-zheh-rah'. 'Shluhn' avec un son nasal, 'BER' légèrement accentué, et 'zheh-rah' avec une terminaison douce.