Kha (Devanagari)

In the Devanagari script, ख (Kha) is the second consonant. It is derived from the Brahmi script and represents the aspirated voiceless velar plosive sound, /kʰ/.

Pronunciation:

The sound represented by ख is similar to the 'k' in the English word "kick" but with a stronger puff of air following it (aspiration). It's a forceful 'k' sound.

Usage:

ख appears in numerous words across various languages that utilize the Devanagari script, including Hindi, Nepali, Marathi, and Sanskrit. Its frequency in vocabulary can vary depending on the language and specific context.

Unicode:

The Unicode code point for the Devanagari letter ख is U+0916.

Transliteration:

• IAST: kha
• ISO 15919: kha
• Harvard-Kyoto: kha