za-tol
za-tol is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘recessive gene’.
Meaning
recessive gene
Pronunciation
Sound out za-tol letter by letter:
- zzz as in 'zoo'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- ooo as in 'go'
- lll as in 'love'
Usage notes
gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical, e.g. "The recessive gene for blue eyes"