thrap-fam'esnufau
thrap-fam'esnufau is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘forgiveness’.
Meaning
forgiveness
Pronunciation
Sound out thrap-fam'esnufau letter by letter:
- thθth as in 'thin'
- rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- ppp as in 'spin' (no puff of air)
- fff as in 'far'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- mmm as in 'man'
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- sss as in 'sun'
- nnn as in 'no'
- uuoo as in 'food'
- fff as in 'far'
- auaʊow as in 'how'
Usage notes
meaning "offering no offense"; expressing that one is not offended, or choosing not to be offended for the sake of the other