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kh'yla

kh'yla is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘stylus’.

Meaning

stylus

Pronunciation
xʔjlɐ
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Pronunciation

Sound out kh'yla letter by letter:

  • khxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • lll as in 'love'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)

Usage notes

a a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving; sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player (Orion Press Lexicon)