mau-tan
mau-tan is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘excess’.
Meaning
excess
Pronunciation
Sound out mau-tan letter by letter:
- mmm as in 'man'
- auaʊow as in 'how'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- nnn as in 'no'
Usage notes
immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits; a quantity much larger than is needed