glan-sharu-tvisek
glan-sharu-tvisek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘pupillary reflex’.
Meaning
pupillary reflex
Pronunciation
Sound out glan-sharu-tvisek letter by letter:
- ggg as in 'go'
- lll as in 'love'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- nnn as in 'no'
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
- uuoo as in 'food'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- vvv as in 'van'
- iiee as in 'see'
- sss as in 'sun'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
Usage notes
reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light causing the pupil to become smaller