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pi'rala

pi'rala is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘flap’.

Meaning

flap

Pronunciation
piʔɾɐlɐ
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Pronunciation

Sound out pi'rala letter by letter:

  • ppp as in 'spin' (no puff of air)
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • lll as in 'love'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)

Usage notes

a variable control on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing, used primarily to increase lift or drag (aero.)