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shakhuvaya-tal

shakhuvaya-tal is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘gerontology’.

Meaning

gerontology

Pronunciation
ʃɐxuvɐjɐtɐl
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Pronunciation

Sound out shakhuvaya-tal letter by letter:

  • shʃsh as in 'shoe'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • khxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
  • uuoo as in 'food'
  • vvv as in 'van'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • lll as in 'love'

Usage notes

the scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging