ulef-ha'kiv
ulef-ha'kiv is a Vulcan word () meaning ‘half-life’.
Meaning
half-life
Pronunciation
Sound out ulef-ha'kiv letter by letter:
- u/u/oo as in 'food'
- l/l/l as in 'love'
- e/ɛ/e as in 'bet'
- f/f/f as in 'far'
- h/h/h as in 'hat'
- a/ɐ/a as in 'cup' (open, central)
- '/ʔ/glottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
- k/k/k as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
- i/i/ee as in 'see'
- v/v/v as in 'van'
Usage notes
the time required for half the nuclei in a sample of a specific isotopic species to undergo radioactive decay
Frequently asked questions
What does ulef-ha'kiv mean in Vulcan?
ulef-ha'kiv is a Vulcan word () meaning ‘half-life’.
How do you say ‘half-life’ in Vulcan?
‘half-life’ in Vulcan is ulef-ha'kiv.
How is ulef-ha'kiv pronounced?
ulef-ha'kiv is pronounced /ulɛfhɐʔkiv/.
What part of speech is ulef-ha'kiv?
The part of speech of ulef-ha'kiv is .