How to pronounce "khaki"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "khaki"

Learn how to break down "khaki" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈkɑː.ki/
/ˈkæki/
/ˈkæ.ki/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

K AA1 K IY0
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "khaki"

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑː.ki/

Noun

  • A dull, yellowish-brown colour, the colour of dust.
  • Khaki green, a dull green colour.
  • A strong cloth of wool or cotton, often used for military or other uniforms.
  • A soldier wearing a khaki uniform.
  • A British person (from the colour of the uniform of British troops, originally in the Second Boer War; compare rooinek). (In this sense the plural generally is khakies.)
  • Khaki clothing or uniform, commonly in the plural.
    Example: "he was dressed in khaki, he was wearing his khakies"

Adjective

  • Dust-coloured; of the colour of dust.

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