Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce khaki

KAK-ee (US) or KAH-kee (UK); two syllables, stress on the 1st

US/ˈkæ.ki/

ki

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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