DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
ahem
/ə'hɛm/ · əhɛm
Ahem has 2 syllables: a · hem.
a
01
hem
02
noun. The utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
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