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ek'pa-pthak

ek'pa-pthak is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘paranoia’.

Meaning

paranoia

Pronunciation
ɛkʔpɐpθɐk
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Pronunciation

Sound out ek'pa-pthak letter by letter:

  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • ppp as in 'spin' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • ppp as in 'spin' (no puff of air)
  • thθth as in 'thin'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)

Usage notes

a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur