How to pronounce drachme
Say it like DRAK-mee. Drachme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAK).
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- DRAK
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drachme 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 drachme
American and British speakers say drachme in essentially the same way: /ˈdrækmi/ in the US and /ˈdrækmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAK-mee.
What does drachme mean?
- Dated form of drachma.
Words that rhyme with drachme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drachme.
Questions about saying drachme
How do you pronounce drachme?
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 drachme?
Drachme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAK). Broken into parts: DRAK · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say drachme 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.