Pronunciation of 'Tillandsia'
The word 'Tillandsia' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as air plants. It is pronounced as 'tɪˈlændziə' or 'tɪˈlændʒə' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Tillandsia' originates from New Latin, named after Elias Tillandz, a Finnish botanist.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the Bromeliaceae family, commonly known as air plants, which are epiphytes that grow without soil.
Pronounced as 'tih-LAND-zee-uh'. 'Tih' as in 'tip', 'land' as in 'land', 'zee' as in 'zebra', and 'uh' as in 'sofa'.
Alternative pronunciation of the genus Tillandsia, referring to the same group of air plants.
Pronounced as 'tih-LAND-juh'. 'Tih' as in 'tip', 'land' as in 'land', and 'juh' as in 'judge'.