Letter 7 of 35
ਖ — Khakha
Sounds like 'k' with a puff of breath after it — aspirated.
Example Word
ਖਰਗੋਸ਼
Khargosh
Rabbit
Trace ਖ
Free Printable Tracing Worksheet
Practise writing ਖ (Khakha) with this free printable. Large reference letter at the top, dotted rows below — print at home on US Letter or A4.
ਖ (Khakha) is the seventh letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet. It’s the aspirated sibling of ਕ — same mouth position, but with a stronger puff of air right after.
How to teach a 4-year-old
Have your child put a hand in front of their mouth and say “ਕ” then “ਖ” — they’ll feel the difference. Then show a rabbit (ਖਰਗੋਸ਼) and let them hop along with the word. Other ਖ words: ਖਿਡੌਣਾ (khidauna — toy), ਖੇਡ (khed — game).
Practice ਖ (Khakha)
Take Khakha practice with you
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