o'ktath
o'ktath is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘an aquatic mammal’.
Meaning
an aquatic mammal
Pronunciation
Sound out o'ktath letter by letter:
- ooo as in 'go'
- 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- thθth as in 'thin'
Usage notes
Vulcan aquatic mammal similar to an Earth dolphin; streamlined and fast-moving. [source: Autobiography of Mr. Spock]