nyssa

noun
UK: /ˈnɪs.ə/
US: /ˈnɪs.ə/

  1. A genus of trees, commonly known as tupelos, black gums, or sour gums, often found in swampy areas.

    1. The Nyssa tree provides beautiful fall color. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wetland area is populated by various species, including Nyssa aquatica. [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "nyssa" is /ˈnɪs.ə/ in British English and /ˈnɪs.ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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