tal-shanar
tal-shanar is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘holiday’.
Meaning
holiday
Pronunciation
Sound out tal-shanar letter by letter:
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- lll as in 'love'
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- nnn as in 'no'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
Usage notes
one of the most ancient holiday involving a meditation on Vulcan's violent past. [source: Autobiography of Mr. Spock]