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ha'kiv-nenikaya

ha'kiv-nenikaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘life-support’.

Meaning

life-support

Pronunciation
hɐʔkivnɛnikɐjɐ
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Pronunciation

Sound out ha'kiv-nenikaya letter by letter:

  • hhh as in 'hat'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • vvv as in 'van'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)

Usage notes

medical equipment that augments or substitutes for an essential bodily function enabling a patient who otherwise might not survive to live