How to pronounce drachm
Say it like DRAM. Drachm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DRAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drachm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of drachm
American and British speakers say drachm in essentially the same way: /dræm/ in the US and /dræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAM.
What does drachm mean?
- One sixteenth (1⁄16) of an ounce avoirdupois (1.77 g; symbol: ʒ).
- One eighth (1⁄8) of an ounce apothecary (3.89 g; symbol: ʒ).
Where does drachm come from?
Borrowed into late Middle English from Old French dragme (modern French drachme), from Late Latin dragma.
Words that rhyme with drachm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drachm.
Words that sound like drachm
Questions about saying drachm
How do you pronounce drachm?
Say DRAM. The American pronunciation is /dræm/. In British English it is /dræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drachm?
Drachm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRAM.
Do Americans and Brits say drachm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dræm/ and the British form is /dræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as drachm?
Drachm sounds the same as dram in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.