bal-thonek
bal-thonek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘caliper’.
Meaning
caliper
Pronunciation
Sound out bal-thonek letter by letter:
- bbb as in 'bay'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- lll as in 'love'
- thθth as in 'thin'
- ooo as in 'go'
- nnn as in 'no'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
Usage notes
an instrument consisting essentially of two curved hinged legs, used to measure thickness and distances