mathra-spunek
mathra-spunek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘butterfly valve’.
Meaning
butterfly valve
Pronunciation
Sound out mathra-spunek letter by letter:
- mmm as in 'man'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- thθth as in 'thin'
- rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- sss as in 'sun'
- ppp as in 'spin' (no puff of air)
- uuoo as in 'food'
- nnn as in 'no'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
Usage notes
a valve composed of two semicircular plates hinged on a common spindle, used to permit flow in one direction only