How Do You Spell AHEM?

The word "ahem" is commonly used as a mild cough or throat-clearing sound. It is typically spelled with the letters A-H-E-M, and pronounced as /ˈa.hɛm/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with an "ah" sound, as in "father," followed by a short "e" sound, as in "met." The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, as in "met," and then ends with an "m" sound. This word is often used as a polite way to get someone's attention or to indicate disapproval in a subtle manner.

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Other Common Misspellings for AHEM

Plural form of AHEM is AHEMS

15 words made out of letters AHEM

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