How many syllables in “ahem”?
syllables in "ahem"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · hem
Letters
4
a · h · e · m
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ahem”
The word “ahem” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · hem. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ahem" have?
"ahem" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ahem" into syllables?
"ahem" is divided into syllables as: a · hem.
What is the Scrabble score for "ahem"?
The Scrabble score for "ahem" is 9 points.
Using “ahem” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ahem" (a · hem) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ahem” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “ahem”
The letters in “ahem” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: haem, hame.