How to Pronounce "cotyledon"
word
ˈkɔtəˌɫidən
KAW-tuh-LEE-dun
kɒtɪˈliːdn̩
kot-i-LEE-dn
Definition
A cotyledon is the first leaf or one of the first leaves of a plant embryo, found inside the seed. It helps provide nutrients to the growing plant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔtəˌɫidən
British English
kɒtɪˈliːdn̩
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAW-tuh-LEE-dun
UK
kot-i-LEE-dn
Listen in Context
The bean seed has two cotyledons.
A cotyledon stores food for the young plant.
Every seed has at least one cotyledon.
You can see the cotyledons when a seed first sprouts.