How to pronounce drachmae
Say it like DRAK-mee. Drachmae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAK).
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- DRAK
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drachmae 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drachmae
American and British speakers say drachmae in essentially the same way: /ˈdrækmi/ in the US and /ˈdrækmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAK-mee.
What does drachmae mean?
- plural of drachma How to pronounce drachma
Words that rhyme with drachmae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drachmae.
Questions about saying drachmae
How do you pronounce drachmae?
Say DRAK-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrækmi/. In British English it is /ˈdrækmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drachmae?
Drachmae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAK). Broken into parts: DRAK · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say drachmae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrækmi/ and the British form is /ˈdrækmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.