How to pronounce khaki
Say it like KAH-kee. Khaki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Americans say 'KAK-ee'; Britons say 'KAH-kee'.
Khaki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of khaki
American and British speakers say khaki in essentially the same way: /ˈkɑki/ in the US and /ˈkɑːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAH-kee.
Other ways to say khaki
Khaki also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAK-ee /ˈkæki/
What does khaki mean?
- Dust-colored; of the color of dust.
- A dull, yellowish-brown color, the color of dust.
- Khaki green, a dull green color.
- A strong cloth of wool or cotton, often used for military or other uniforms.
Where does khaki come from?
Noun sense 5 was coined in reference to the color of the uniform of British troops during the Second Boer War; compare rooinek.
Words that rhyme with khaki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of khaki.
Words that sound like khaki
Questions about saying khaki
How do you pronounce khaki?
Say KAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑki/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khaki?
Khaki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say khaki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɑki/ and the British form is /ˈkɑːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as khaki?
Khaki sounds the same as cocky in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.