tal'shaya
tal'shaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘execution method’.
Meaning
execution method
Pronunciation
Sound out tal'shaya letter by letter:
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- lll as in 'love'
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- yjy as in 'yes'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
Usage notes
ancient method of execution; considered merciful; pressure is applied to the neck until it is broken causing instant death (TOS Journey to Babel)