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khluhkau

khluhkau is a word (verb) in Vulcan meaning ‘choke’.

Meaning

choke

Part of speech
verb
Pronunciation
xləkaʊ
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Pronunciation

Sound out khluhkau letter by letter:

  • khxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
  • lll as in 'love'
  • uhəa as in 'sofa' (schwa)
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • auaʊow as in 'how'

Usage notes

breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing; to wring the neck of (verb)