Khari
/kaɾi/from spelling rules
Khari is a proper name used in Spanish to refer to a person.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kaɾi/.
Did you know?
- Because the word cari is a common shorthand for cariño, a Spanish speaker might mistake the name Khari for a pet name meaning 'honey' or 'dear'.
- In some Latin American contexts, names with 'k' are often associated with indigenous or non-traditional identities, distinguishing them from the more common 'C' or 'Qu' spellings found in colonial-era names.
- If a Spanish speaker sees 'Khari' in a text, they will likely pronounce it exactly like 'cari', ignoring the 'h' entirely, as 'h' is silent in Spanish and 'kh' is not a recognized digraph.
Examples in context
- Khari vive en Madrid.Khari lives in Madrid.
- ¿Dónde está Khari ahora?Where is Khari now?
- Ayer hablé con Khari.I spoke with Khari yesterday.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing their friend's arrival.
- Javier¿Sabes si vendrá Khari hoy?Do you know if Khari is coming today?
- MaríaNo, Khari no me ha dicho nada.No, Khari hasn't told me anything.
- JavierEspero que Khari llegue pronto.I hope Khari arrives soon.
- MaríaSeguro que Khari llegará más tarde.I am sure Khari will arrive later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
