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khek'tik

khek'tik is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘canal’.

Meaning

canal

Pronunciation
xɛkʔtik
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Pronunciation

Sound out khek'tik letter by letter:

  • khxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)

Usage notes

an artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation (Marketa)