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Gurmukhi Letter #7 of 35

Khakha

Pronounced: kh (aspirated k)(/kʰ/)

Consonant — Row 2

About Khakha (ਖ)

Khakha is the seventh letter, producing an aspirated "kh" sound — like "k" but with a puff of air.

Fun Fact

Khakha is the aspirated version of Kakka. "Aspirated" means you say it with a small puff of air. Try holding your hand in front of your mouth — you should feel air when saying "kh"!

How to Write ਖ

Similar structure to Kakka but with an additional curve. Start from the headline and draw the main body, then add the distinguishing mark.

Pronunciation

Khakha sounds like "kh (aspirated k)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.

Punjabi Words with Khakha (ਖ)

Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Khakha:

ਖਰਗੋਸ਼

rabbit

khargosh

ਖੂਹ

well

khooh

ਖੇਤ

field

khet

Learn Khakha (ਖ) with Lipi

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਖ (Khakha)?

The Gurmukhi letter ਖ (Khakha) is pronounced as "kh (aspirated k)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /kʰ/.

How do you write Khakha in Gurmukhi?

Similar structure to Kakka but with an additional curve. Start from the headline and draw the main body, then add the distinguishing mark. Practice writing ਖ (Khakha) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.

What words start with Khakha (ਖ) in Punjabi?

Common Punjabi words using Khakha: ਖਰਗੋਸ਼ (rabbit), ਖੂਹ (well), ਖੇਤ (field). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!

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