not a culture question, pronunciation instead
 

I feel sure that I'm asking my question in the wrong forum, but I couldn't figure where to go? I'm sorry.

Would someone please help me with the pronunciation of Tolumnia? Is it pronounced: TolumNIA, ToLUMnia, simply as Tolumnia...with no distinction of any particular "section/portion" (for lack of knowing the correct term) of the word....or if none of these, how?

One last question: does someone know of a list/site (etc.) that will help me with certain orchid pronunciations?

Vicki

Try this
Pronunciation of Orchid Names

Troy Meyers web site usually has pronunciations for the plants he has in flasks.
https://lab.troymeyers.com/flasking/...lask&id=TN7081
I've always thought it toLUMnia, but I usually massacre most of the pronunciations. Don't even think about spelling;).

Bill

Hedge
 

Thank you, Hedge...but, for some reason, this link doesn't open for me ??

For quite sometime, I've had a sporatic problem opening certain sites via link here on the board, opening pictures...occasional posts (etc.) and sometimes even being unable to sign in (luckily, this part doesn't happen often). As I said, all of this doesn't happen all the time, but even sporatically is not good enough for me since I love being a member here and reading all the very helpful and interesting information, comments (etc.) from many people. I only have this issue with Orchid Board, nowhere else, which is confusing to me because, so far, I have not read that anyone else here is dealing with this, as well. Even though I'm not on the subject, I would like to say that I wish very much that I could be of help to other members, but I honestly don't feel as though I'm experienced enough yet to post advice. I would be afraid that I might lead someone in the wrong direction.

If you or anyone could lend any insight on my "opening problem", I would VERY MUCH welcome your comments.

Again, Hedge...thank you for the link! I appreciate your help. (Sorry I typed a book.)
Vicki





---------- Post added at 12:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:41 PM ----------

Thank you for your help, Bill...I now know how to prounce TOLUMNIA = toe-LUM-nee-ah :D
Vicki

Hedge's link was not working, something had gone wrong during posting it I think. I've updated Hedge's post to correct the link, so it should work now.

Even worse, Rosie, when i checked it out, Tolumnia isn't on the beeping List!!!!

Unfortunately, tolumnia is not in that list, and are several pronunciations there that are incorrect.

Vicki, the judges around here put equal stress on each syllable.

Take note : it is Latin...
it is an ancient very old language
it is no longer used in the Catholic high mass on sundays
the Pope only uses it for very special edicts or if he wants to excommunicate someone...or to write new cannon law...
but sadly: the RHS still uses it to classify orchids

you pronounce it as Latin speakers do...syllabicated...
it is not pronounced in the US or British English way
so their dictionaries wont apply

accent on the second syllable: Toh-LUM-nee-ah

in pronouncing orchid names always consult the Latin dictionary (even google or the internet dont have a Latin dictionaly; we are under the mercy of a Library or an old convent)

Unfortunately Bud, classic Latin, "church" Latin, and botanical Latin are not the same...

I did study classic Latin (way back when), so tend to lean that way in my pronunciation, but the entire world, for some unfathomable reason, doesn't agree with me on that.