How to pronounce dirhams
Say it like DUR-rumz. Dirhams has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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- DUR
- rumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirhams pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dirhams
American and British speakers say dirhams in essentially the same way: /ˈdɜrəmz/ in the US and /ˈdɜrəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUR-rumz.
What does dirhams mean?
- plural of dirham
Questions about saying dirhams
How do you pronounce dirhams?
Say DUR-rumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɜrəmz/. In British English it is /ˈdɜrəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirhams?
Dirhams has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · rumz.
Do Americans and Brits say dirhams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɜrəmz/ and the British form is /ˈdɜrəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.