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How do you pronounce "psilocybe"?
Q: Is "psilocybe" pronounced "si'low sibe" or "si los'e bee".



Thank You
A: I have heard psilocybe pronounced two ways, both of which I believe are correct:



SY-low-sy-bee



and



sih-LAH-suh-bee

Asked By : tl
Answered By : psilo
Published Date : 1 / 27 / 2000
Last Edited Date : 1 / 27 / 2000
Question ID : 112
Categories: [ Mushrooms (Psilocybin) ]


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