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ten-kan-bu

ten-kan-bu is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘premature infant’.

Meaning

premature infant

Pronunciation
tɛnkɐnbu
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Pronunciation

Sound out ten-kan-bu letter by letter:

  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • bbb as in 'bay'
  • uuoo as in 'food'

Usage notes

a baby after a gestation period of less than the normal time