When done haphazardly, invented languages can alienate an astute audience. But when done well, conlangs make the fictional world seem far more real. In that regard, Klingon is the standard-bearer—and countless others have followed. But its most diehard speakers are still Trek fans, who—like Windsor—have given the language a life beyond the screen. Whether you're meeting a Klingon for a beer, in need of a grave insult, or begging for your life, this guide has you covered.
And here's an International Phonetic Association pronunciation chart, just in case you need help telling a velar fricative from a glottal plosive. Why say "hello" when you can issue an order, instead? But be prepared for an answer that will lead to either Bloodwine or the taste of defeat. And, hopefully, your escape. Topics Start Trek. Be mindful of the difference between the letters I and l.
Klingon is case-sensitive and does not use a lower-case i ; as these letters appear similar on many sans-serif fonts, the use of a serif font may make reading a little easier. From Wikibooks, open books for an open world. Consonants [ edit edit source ] For most consonants, the speaker holds the tongue slightly farther back than in English. A 'Q' is a very overdone 'q'.
Like a combination of Klingon 'q' and 'H'. Lift the back of your tongue and then force a puff of air out of your throat. To produce this, place the back of your tongue far back into your mouth; then force the air out harshly. Say an English t while exhaling an l. When followed by the letter y, it sounds like the "ee" sound. Category : Book:Klingon.
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