How to Pronounce "gemma"
word
ˈdʒɛmə
JEM-uh
dʒˈɛmɐ
JEM-uh
Definition
A small part of a plant, like a bud, which can grow into a new shoot, leaf, or flower; in botany, it’s a structure for new growth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛmə
British English
dʒˈɛmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEM-uh
UK
JEM-uh
Listen in Context
A gemma forms on the side of the moss plant.
The gemma helps the plant reproduce without seeds.
Scientists study gemmae to learn about plant growth.
If a gemma breaks off, it can grow into a new moss plant.