nuh'mau-eshan
nuh'mau-eshan is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘hyperventilation’.
Meaning
hyperventilation
Pronunciation
Sound out nuh'mau-eshan letter by letter:
- nnn as in 'no'
- uhəa as in 'sofa' (schwa)
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- mmm as in 'man'
- auaʊow as in 'how'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- nnn as in 'no'
Usage notes
abnormally fast or deep respiration, which results in the loss of carbon dioxide from the blood causing tingling of the extremities and fainting