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TuvanSyndrome

TuvanSyndrome is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘Vulcan Huntingtons Chorea’.

Meaning

Vulcan Huntingtons Chorea

Pronunciation
tuvɐnsjndɾomɛ
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Pronunciation

Sound out TuvanSyndrome letter by letter:

  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • uuoo as in 'food'
  • vvv as in 'van'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • sss as in 'sun'
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • ddd as in 'day'
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • ooo as in 'go'
  • mmm as in 'man'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'

Usage notes

a disease that slowly destroys a Vulcan's motor skills; kills victim 20-25 years after diagnosis; very similar to the human Huntingtons Chorea (DS9 "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")