The word "cyclospermous" is a botanical term that refers to plants with seeds that are circular in shape. Its pronunciation can be determined by the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription: /saɪkləʊˈspɜːməs/. This transcription indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a long "i" sound, followed by a "k" sound, then a "l" sound, and a long "o." The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, a "p" sound, and a long "u." Finally, the last syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, an "m" sound, a short "u," and an "s" sound.
The word "cyclospermous" is derived from two Greek roots: "cyclo-" and "-spermous".
1. "Cyclo-" comes from the Greek word "kyklos" (κύκλος) meaning "circle" or "cycle".
2. "-Spermous" comes from the Greek word "sperma" (σπέρμα) which means "seed".
Therefore, "cyclospermous" combines these two roots to create a term that refers to something related to a circular or rounded seed.