There are two orthographic variants of this letter which alter the pronunciation:

Name Symbol IPA Transliteration Example
Kaf כּ /k/ k kangaroo
Chaf כ /x/ ch or kh loch


[edit] Kaph with the dagesh
When the Kaph has a "dot" in its center, known as a dagesh, then it represents a voiceless velar plosive ([k]). There are various rules in Hebrew grammar that stipulate when and why a dagesh is used.


Final Kaf (Hebrew: Kaf Sofit).