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ash'ya-hilek

ash'ya-hilek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘spade’.

Meaning

spade

Pronunciation
ɐʃʔjɐhilɛk
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Pronunciation

Sound out ash'ya-hilek letter by letter:

  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • hhh as in 'hat'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • lll as in 'love'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)

Usage notes

a sturdy digging tool having a thick handle and a heavy, flat blade that can be pressed into the ground with the foot