The Alphabet

khāʾ

  • Heavy letter

SOUND

A rasping sound from the top of the throat, as in Scottish “loch” or German “Bach”.

SHAPES

  • خOn its own
  • خـAt the start
  • ـخـIn the middle
  • ـخAt the end

EXAMPLE WORDS

WHERE IT COMES FROM

The top of the throat, nearest the mouth