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rivak-yehtan

rivak-yehtan is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘course correction’.

Meaning

course correction

Pronunciation
ɾivɐkjɛ̆tɐn
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Pronunciation

Sound out rivak-yehtan letter by letter:

  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • vvv as in 'van'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • ehɛ̆e as in 'bet', clipped short
  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • nnn as in 'no'

Usage notes

to correct the course of a ship or vessel