shai-vashau-torektra
shai-vashau-torektra is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘self-destruct system’.
Meaning
self-destruct system
Pronunciation
Sound out shai-vashau-torektra letter by letter:
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- aiaɪi as in 'high'
- vvv as in 'van'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- auaʊow as in 'how'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- ooo as in 'go'
- rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
Usage notes
the system onboard every starship that allows the captain and senior officers the capability to completely destroy the ship