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ke-tarya

ke-tarya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘hand-to-hand fighting’.

Meaning

hand-to-hand fighting

Pronunciation
kɛtɐɾjɐ
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Pronunciation

Sound out ke-tarya letter by letter:

  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)

Usage notes

ancient style of hand-to-hand fighting still current on Vulcan, though as an exercise regime [Vulcan's Forge]