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ri-fainusu-pthak

ri-fainusu-pthak is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘xenophobia’.

Meaning

xenophobia

Pronunciation
ɾifaɪnusupθɐk
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Pronunciation

Sound out ri-fainusu-pthak letter by letter:

  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • fff as in 'far'
  • aiaɪi as in 'high'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • uuoo as in 'food'
  • sss as in 'sun'
  • uuoo as in 'food'
  • ppp as in 'spin' (no puff of air)
  • thθth as in 'thin'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)

Usage notes

an irrational fear of foreigners or strangers or other species