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ek'man'es

ek'man'es is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘safety’.

Meaning

safety

Pronunciation
ɛkʔmɐnʔɛs
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Pronunciation

Sound out ek'man'es letter by letter:

  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • mmm as in 'man'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • sss as in 'sun'

Usage notes

the condition of being safe; freedom from danger, risk, or injury; a lock on a firearm preventing accidental firing