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Nam'uhralash-fam

Nam'uhralash-fam is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘be silent’.

Meaning

be silent

Pronunciation
nɐmʔəɾɐlɐʃfɐm
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Pronunciation

Sound out Nam'uhralash-fam letter by letter:

  • nnn as in 'no'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • mmm as in 'man'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • uhəa as in 'sofa' (schwa)
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • lll as in 'love'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'
  • fff as in 'far'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • mmm as in 'man'

Usage notes

a phrase used to tell someone to be quiet (source: http://www.exploringtheuniverse.net/index.php? option=com content&view=article&id=14&Itemid _ =18)