Is it pronounced Poinsetta or poinsettia?
Some say poinsetta and some say poinsettia. In both cases, either pronunciation is acceptable. This traditional holiday houseplant, a native of Mexico, is named for Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Ambassador to Mexico (circa 1820).
How do the British pronounce poinsettia?
Is the i silent in poinsettia?
Forget how your great aunt always pronounced it, the last “i” in poinsettia isn’t silent. According to Merriam-Webster, the correct pronunciation is “poinsett-i-a” not poin-sett-a.”
Why do people say poinsettia?
It is known there as “Flor de Pascua”, meaning “Easter flower”. Poinsettias have also been called the lobster flower and the flame-leaf flower, due to the red color. Poinsettias received their name in the United States in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who introduced the plant into the country in 1828.