How to Pronounce "ahem"
word
/əˈhɛm/
uh-HEM
/əˈhɛm/
uh-HEM
Definition
A sound people make to get attention, show slight embarrassment, or suggest that something should be noticed. It often imitates a small throat-clearing sound.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈhɛm/
British English
/əˈhɛm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-HEM
UK
uh-HEM
Listen in Context
Ahem, is this seat taken?
He said, "Ahem, I think you forgot my name."
The teacher looked at us and said, "Ahem."
Ahem — some of us are still waiting for an apology.