How to pronounce drachma
Say it like DRAK-muh. Drachma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAK).
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- DRAK
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drachma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of drachma
American and British speakers say drachma in essentially the same way: /ˈdrækmə/ in the US and /ˈdrækmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAK-muh.
What does drachma mean?
- The currency of Greece in ancient times and again from 1832 until 2001, with the symbol ₯, since replaced by the euro.
- A coin worth one drachma.
- An Ancient Greek weight of about 66.5 grains, or 4.3 grams.
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Questions about saying drachma
How do you pronounce drachma?
Say DRAK-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrækmə/. In British English it is /ˈdrækmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drachma?
Drachma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAK). Broken into parts: DRAK · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say drachma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrækmə/ and the British form is /ˈdrækmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.