noun
kha
Kha (noun) means the name of the Cyrillic letter Х/х, pronounced roughly like the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch.". Example: “The Russian word for bread starts with kha, not with an English H sound.”
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The name of the Cyrillic letter Х/х, pronounced roughly like the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch."
"The Russian word for bread starts with kha, not with an English H sound."
"Kha is transliterated into English as "kh" or sometimes just "h"."
How to use kha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Cyrillic letter that makes a rasping, throat-clearing "kh" sound.
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The Russian word for bread starts with _____, not with an English H sound.
Etymology
From Russian ха (kha), the native name of the letter.
Frequently asked questions
What does “kha” mean?
The word “kha” means the name of the Cyrillic letter Х/х, pronounced roughly like the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch.". In plain terms, the Cyrillic letter that makes a rasping, throat-clearing "kh" sound.
How do you use “kha” in a sentence?
Here is “kha” used in a sentence: “The Russian word for bread starts with kha, not with an English H sound.”
What part of speech is “kha”?
“Kha” is a noun.
Where does the word “kha” come from?
The word “kha” comes from Russian. From Russian ха (kha), the native name of the letter.
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