D'Alik'tal
D'Alik'tal is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘a form of duel’.
Meaning
a form of duel
Pronunciation
Sound out D'Alik'tal letter by letter:
- ddd as in 'day'
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- lll as in 'love'
- iiee as in 'see'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- lll as in 'love'
Usage notes
a Vulcan form of duel between two men armed with a long sword and dagger; now used as a training exercice; few Vulcans practice this in modern times as it was developed during the Pre-Reform era (source: Orion Press Lexicon)