vitaya
vitaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘chess - stalemate’.
Meaning
chess - stalemate
Pronunciation
Sound out vitaya letter by letter:
- vvv as in 'van'
- iiee as in 'see'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- yjy as in 'yes'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
Usage notes
a drawing position in chess in which the king, although not in check, can move only into check and no other piece can move