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khaf-nafek-snem

khaf-nafek-snem is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘splenectomy’.

Meaning

splenectomy

Pronunciation
xɐfnɐfɛksnɛm
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Pronunciation

Sound out khaf-nafek-snem letter by letter:

  • khxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • fff as in 'far'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • fff as in 'far'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • sss as in 'sun'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • mmm as in 'man'

Usage notes

surgical removal of the spleen