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za-han-pi'nafek

za-han-pi'nafek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘adenoid’.

Meaning

adenoid

Pronunciation
zɐhɐnpiʔnɐfɛk
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Pronunciation

Sound out za-han-pi'nafek letter by letter:

  • zzz as in 'zoo'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • hhh as in 'hat'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • ppp as in 'spin' (no puff of air)
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • fff as in 'far'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)

Usage notes

of two masses of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat may obstruct normal breathing when swollen