ne-to'ovaya
ne-to'ovaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘stalactite’.
Meaning
stalactite
Pronunciation
Sound out ne-to'ovaya letter by letter:
- nnn as in 'no'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- ooo as in 'go'
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- ooo as in 'go'
- vvv as in 'van'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- yjy as in 'yes'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
Usage notes
an icicle-shaped mineral deposit, usually calcite or aragonite, hanging from the roof of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water