How to pronounce dram
Say it like DRAM. Dram is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DRAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dram 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 dram
American and British speakers say dram in essentially the same way: /dræm/ in the US and /dræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAM.
What does dram mean?
- Alternative form of drachm (“One sixteenth of an ounce avoirdupois (1.77 g; symbol: ʒ)”).
- Alternative form of drachm (“One eighth of an ounce apothecary (3.89 g; symbol: ʒ)”).
- Synonym of dirhem: a former Turkish unit of weight (variously 1.5–3.5 g).
- The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma.
- To drink drams.
- To ply with drams of drink.
Words that rhyme with dram
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dram.
Questions about saying dram
How do you pronounce dram?
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 dram?
Dram is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRAM.
Do Americans and Brits say dram 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.