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el'abrashayek

el'abrashayek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘tongs’.

Meaning

tongs

Pronunciation
ɛlʔɐbɾɐʃɐjɛk
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Pronunciation

Sound out el'abrashayek letter by letter:

  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • lll as in 'love'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • bbb as in 'bay'
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)

Usage notes

any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below