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ak'wik-abrash

ak'wik-abrash is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘flash flood’.

Meaning

flash flood

Pronunciation
ɐkʔwikɐbɾɐʃ
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Pronunciation

Sound out ak'wik-abrash letter by letter:

  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • www as in 'way'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • bbb as in 'bay'
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'

Usage notes

a sudden flood of great volume, usually caused by a heavy rain