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kastra'eshikhwein

kastra'eshikhwein is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘flora desert cover’.

Meaning

flora desert cover

Pronunciation
kɐstɾɐʔɛʃixweɪn
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Pronunciation

Sound out kastra'eshikhwein letter by letter:

  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • sss as in 'sun'
  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • khxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
  • www as in 'way'
  • eieɪay as in 'say'
  • nnn as in 'no'

Usage notes

a genetically altered lichen; it will hide in the sand when the heavy rains come and will keep some moisture in the air