Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce khaki
KAK-ee (US) or KAH-kee (UK); two syllables, stress on the 1st
US/ˈkæ.ki/
kæki
UK/ˈkɑː.ki/
kɑːki
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What “khaki” means
A dull, yellowish-brown colour, the colour of dust.
Khaki green, a dull green colour.
In a sentence
- He wore khaki trousers and a white shirt.
- The soldiers wore khaki uniforms that blended into the dusty landscape.
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