How to pronounce khakis
Say it like KAK-eez. Khakis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce khakis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAK
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khakis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of khakis
American and British speakers say khakis in essentially the same way: /ˈkækiz/ in the US and /ˈkækiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAK-eez.
What does khakis mean?
- Khaki-colored/colored cotton trousers (pants).
- A khaki uniform of pants (trousers) or shorts, shirt, and hat or other head covering such as a turban.
Questions about saying khakis
How do you pronounce khakis?
Say KAK-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkækiz/. In British English it is /ˈkækiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khakis?
Khakis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAK). Broken into parts: KAK · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say khakis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkækiz/ and the British form is /ˈkækiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.