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tehn-klachiakvohrau-torektra

tehn-klachiakvohrau-torektra is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘antilock brake system’.

Meaning

antilock brake system

Pronunciation
tɛ̆nklɐt͡ʃiɐkvohɾaʊtoɾɛktɾɐ
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Pronunciation

Sound out tehn-klachiakvohrau-torektra letter by letter:

  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • ehɛ̆e as in 'bet', clipped short
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • lll as in 'love'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • cht͡ʃch as in 'chew'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • vvv as in 'van'
  • ooo as in 'go'
  • hhh as in 'hat'
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • auaʊow as in 'how'
  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • ooo as in 'go'
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)

Usage notes

a device which senses that one or more of the wheels are locking up during braking and pumps the brakes rapidly; sometimes called "anti-skid brakes"