ek'neshuhk
ek'neshuhk is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘obligate parasite’.
Meaning
obligate parasite
Pronunciation
Sound out ek'neshuhk letter by letter:
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- nnn as in 'no'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- uhəa as in 'sofa' (schwa)
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
Usage notes
a parasite that cannot lead an independent nonparasitic existence, in contrast to facultative parasite