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be'es-vikayek

be'es-vikayek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘proximity alarm’.

Meaning

proximity alarm

Pronunciation
bɛʔɛsvikɐjɛk
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Pronunciation

Sound out be'es-vikayek letter by letter:

  • bbb as in 'bay'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • sss as in 'sun'
  • vvv as in 'van'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)

Usage notes

an alarm that sounds when two ships or other craft are in danger of colliding; indicates nearness of another ship/craft