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is-fam

is-fam is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘useless’.

Meaning

useless

Pronunciation
isfɐm
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Pronunciation

Sound out is-fam letter by letter:

  • iiee as in 'see'
  • sss as in 'sun'
  • fff as in 'far'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • mmm as in 'man'

Usage notes

being or having no beneficial use; futile or ineffective; incapable of functioning or assisting; ineffectual