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sposhan-koshtrivaya

sposhan-koshtrivaya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘quantum speciation’.

Meaning

quantum speciation

Pronunciation
spoʃɐnkoʃtɾivɐjɐ
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Pronunciation

Sound out sposhan-koshtrivaya letter by letter:

  • sss as in 'sun'
  • ppp as in 'spin' (no puff of air)
  • ooo as in 'go'
  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • ooo as in 'go'
  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'
  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • vvv as in 'van'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)

Usage notes

the rapid evolution of a new species from a small population that is partially or totally isolated from the parent population