How to Pronounce "jimsonweed"
word
ˈdʒɪmsnˌwid
JIM-sn-weed
ˈdʒɪmsənwiːd
JIM-suhn-weed
Definition
A poisonous plant with large white or purple trumpet-shaped flowers and prickly seed pods, also known as Datura. It is toxic if eaten and can cause hallucinations or illness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɪmsnˌwid
British English
ˈdʒɪmsənwiːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JIM-sn-weed
UK
JIM-suhn-weed
Listen in Context
The field was full of jimsonweed.
Jimsonweed is very dangerous if eaten.
Children should stay away from jimsonweed plants.
Be careful—those big trumpet flowers over there are actually jimsonweed.